Contribute to Open Source for the First Time in 7 Steps

By Pasindu Kavinda ·

One of the best ways to learn and grow as a developer is by contributing to open-source projects. In this guide I lay out a practical 7-step workflow for your first contribution on GitHub - from picking the right project and setting it up locally, all the way to submitting a pull request with confidence.

It’s written for first-timers who find the idea of contributing intimidating and just want a clear path to follow.

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