Before starting Open Source contribution, you might wonder why it's essential to do it. that needs to click your mind. The 3Ws- WHAT, WHY, HOW?
What is Open Source?
Open Source means something that is publicly and free available and everyone can use and modify it, In Our generation, we have Open Source Softwares that are widely used globally, For example:- Git, ReactJs and TensorFlow.
Why Open Source Contribution?
You need to know no software in this world is 100 % perfect. That means there is always a need for improvements in every software and it could include fixing a bug or implementing a new feature It could be easily seen in the case of Apps that you see over PlayStore(About App Section) like version 1.0.9, and version 11.8.3
In Today's World, People used to be good at pointing out mistakes and blaming each other.
Similarly in Open Source, you need to point out bugs, and functionality that need to be added to enhance the app's performance and user experience.
What are the Benefits of Open Source Contribution?
Benefits:-
Networking
Skill Enhancement
Resume Boost
Recognition
Problem-Solving
* Don't do the Contribution if you are doing it for the sake of money, rewards, or appreciation. Learning should be your Motive that will help you to Grow better and all others are By-Products of Open Source.
How to do Open source Contribution?
Get familiar with GIT and GITHUB. learn the basic commands like commit fork clone push, pull Request(PR), etc.
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How to get involved in open source as a beginner
Go through the Readme to get an overview of the Software Codebase including the purpose, and then analyze the Code.
Join the community and ask mentors publicly any queries related to the codebase that you are not able to understand.
After going through the codebase, you are much more familiar with the app codebase.
Fork the Repository (Repo).
Clone the Project on your local System.
Now, start testing the codebase on different devices and screens.
You will definitely come up with some idea that needs to be added to enhance the app or in case you will not get work on someone else open & unassigned issue.
Go to the original Repo and report a new issue if it's not already mentioned.
Ask the Mentor or Project Admin to assign you the issue, if it's valid they definitely gonna assign you the issue.
Once the issue is assigned to you, start working on the issue in your local system.
Create a new feature branch from the main branch and start resolving the issue, test on various Android Devices
Once you are completely Sure, Commit and Push the Changes
Make a PR on the Original REPO, mentioning the issue number along with Proofs in the form of Screenshots, Video Clips.
Mentors will check out and if they have 100% satisfied with your work, they will definitely Merge with Main Branch, or if not they will ask for Changes.
Once your PR is successfully Merged. Congratulations you have successfully completed your first contribution.
BONUS:- Here are some good resources for finding beginner-friendly issues and projects.
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