How to Contribute to Open Source Projects?

Hi friends! Today I am sharing with you how to best contribute to open source projects! I had to give instructions to a friend of mine who is learning to code on this so thought it would be a fun way to do it together. I hope you enjoy it! Do you contribute to open source projects?

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// My Story

I am currently a software developer who once modeled and thought I wanted to pursue a career in the fashion industry. While I was modeling in Hong Kong, I eventually felt the desire to further my education. I decided to depart the modeling world and move back to Canada, knowing that could be the end of my modeling opportunities. I attended Ryerson University for GCM (Graphic Communications Management), as I thought I might still work in the fashion industry in another capacity. It was in my last year of university, I was introduced to a very basic coding course. I instantly fell in love. From there I knew I wanted to pursue software development but didn't have a clue where to start. I didn't want to go back to university as I just completed a four-year degree. I decided to enroll in a 10-week intensive coding Bootcamp. From there I started working at a small startup learning and growing my technical and soft skills. I then transitioned to a larger company where I am a software developer and technical consultant today.

How to Contribute to Open Source Projects?

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[amrmoneer]

The harder thing is finding a good open source project to contribute to. The process of contributing itself is systematic and straightforward. Thanks for the video though.

[favourdaniel]

About to make my first open source contribution, thank you for these easy steps, I was scared at first but confidence has been gained.

[anre]

You made it seem easy-peasy & clean.

It usually isn’t so challenging when you’re contributing to smaller projects that aren’t known globally.

But Imagine making a pull request to a publicly renowned project like VLC & it gets rejected & everyone then gets to see all that. - Guess that’s part of where the intimidation comes from too

[thecoderabbi]

Thanks! This is straightforward. With this, I was able to contribute to my first open-source project.

[MdWahidurRahmanOvi]

Great video. I was scared and did not get any clear picture what to do or how it works. Now I get the big picture. I wish I found this video earlier. Thanks.

[ewerybody]

2:57 that green button "Code 🔻" gives you all the cloning options and paths of the project

[sammyrivera]

Hi Tiff I am currently learning JS. Can you make a video on how to use visual studio code? Love your videos!

[MustafaDemirEng]

Hello Tiff, actually you can cd into the repo you've cloned and then just 'code .' will open it with VS Code, if your command terminal does not see code command just search it in your VS Code to enable it 👍

[falconv]

The way you said "take you along with me" 😍😍

[YoungManHoodChannelYMC]

Thanks for this video perfect timing for me

[JuanGonzalez-ozwz]

I really Like how you do everything Live ❤️❤️🥰 it's so Amazing Tiff

[jaydenmoon]

Tiff thank you so much for a video about Open Source - I have been pretty terrified about the process involved as well as just wondering if I can actually help - Great video as always!!! :D

[prominds-sinke]

@tif thanks for what you are doing. My greatest problem has been to find the projects to contribute too. How do I find open source projects?

[Анастасия-зор]

Thank you! 👍👍👍 You really inspire me to keep coding

[danielwong]

Thanks for sharing on how to contribute to open source projects. Actually I'm also scared that if I ever will eventually break the project when I made any changes.

[gersonjr]

Hey Tiff 😊,

I just wanted to say that I found your video awesome and helpful a lot, with yours and some others I could actually complete my first contribution! That was amazing, though! It's been super informative, and I appreciate the effort you put into bringing us up this quick tutorial. 👍

But here's the deal: I've been struggling a bit when it comes to finding the right open-source projects to contribute to. 🤔 It's like I'm stuck in a maze, and half the time, I can't figure out what they want or need. 😅

Is it just me, or does it seem like there aren't that many projects actively looking for help? I'm wondering if I'm missing something crucial here. Any tips or tricks you can share for finding those hidden gems of projects that need contributions? 🤷‍♂

Anyway, keep up the fantastic work! 🚀

Cheers!😄

[alo]

To be sincere without hiding any thoughts in my mind and without lies, to the actual truth with my clear open mind and clean heart, expressing whatever is embedded inside me for a long time which I didn't say just because I was nervous. But Today, by gathering all the courage and motivation, I just want to say that I actually have nothing to say

[CreativeTutorialsWeb]

Great topic, and as always great content

[human]

before watch, we know it's great

[robetus]

Imagine if all public planning in the world could be like this :)