So you've decided to contribute to open source. Great choice. But where do you actually start?
This guide will walk you through the exact process ...
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In my contributor guidelines, I usually include the tip:
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I'd usually ask contributors to first describe what they are planning to do and get the okay from the team before assigning the issue.
Such a detailed guide, I really love it!
I actually published a post on this topic today as well, where I cover the broader why and how of contributing to open source.
100% agree with that you wrote there @alikhil ! It's definitely quite helpful for learning and networking!
Loved your detailed 30-day action plan.
Thanks @abdullahjan !
good information given
This is super helpful! 👏 I’ve always wanted to contribute to open-source AI projects but didn’t know how to begin. The step-by-step guide makes it seem much more manageable. Thank you for simplifying it!
This is one of the clearest breakdowns I’ve read on getting started with open source AI. I really appreciate how you move beyond the usual “just pick a repo and contribute” advice and actually explain how to go from learning to meaningful participation. The emphasis on starting with documentation, issues, and understanding the project’s goals makes the process feel much less intimidating. This guide is especially helpful for beginners who want to contribute without feeling overwhelmed. Great work making open source AI feel accessible and practical!
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I’ve always wanted to contribute code, but I never really knew how to do it.
Now I finally understand. Thank you so much for your guidance!
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