How do you contribute to open-source projects?

Find a Project

Look for a project you're passionate about or use regularly. Check platforms like GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket.

Understand the Project

Go through the README file, guidelines, and documentation to understand the project's goals and how contributions work.

Fork the Repository

Click on the "Fork" button on GitHub to create a copy of the project in your account. This allows you to make changes without affecting the original project.

Clone the Repository

Clone the forked repository to your local machine using the git clone command.

Ex:

git clone https://github.com//edust.git
cd edust

Make Contributions

Modify the code, fix bugs, add new features, or improve the documentation based on the project needs.

Commit Changes

After making your changes, commit them using the following commands:

Ex:

git add .
git commit -m "Describe your changes"

Push Changes

Push the changes to your forked repository:
git push

Submit a Pull Request (PR)

Go to the forked repository and click "New Pull Request" to request that your changes be merged. Provide a clear description of what you did.

Celebrate!

Once your PR is merged, you've officially contributed to open source! 🎉