Dear Krisha Mehta, Thanks for your interest and welcome to KDE!
On Sat, Jan 17, 2026, at 9:32 AM, Krisha Mehta wrote: > Dear KDE Community, > > Hello > > My name is Krisha Mehta, and I am a computer science student with a strong > interest in open-source software and building meaningful desktop > applications. I recently explored KDE through Google Summer of Code and was > inspired by KDE’s mission to give users control over their digital lives > through free and open technology. > > I am very interested in contributing to KDE, particularly in areas related > to C++, Qt/QML, and desktop applications. I enjoy working on structured > problem-solving, data structures, and user-focused software, and KDE’s rich > ecosystem feels like a great place to learn while contributing to impactful > projects. > > As I prepare for Google Summer of Code, I would love guidance on: > > - > > How beginners can start contributing to KDE > - Please see https://mentorship.kde.org/ in particular https://mentorship.kde.org/get-involved/ > > Projects or modules suitable for first-time contributors > - This depends on your interest. There are many KDE projects, consider initially reaching out in the communication channels of KDE software that you use. > > Recommended issues, documentation, or mentorship channels to follow > Please see https://community.kde.org/KDE/Junior_Jobs For communication related to getting involved with KDE please use, Matrix Room (Discussion): https://matrix.to/#/#kde-mentorship:kde.org Mailing List (Announcements): https://mail.kde.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/kde-soc > I am eager to learn, collaborate with the community, and gradually take on > more responsibility as a contributor. I would truly appreciate any > direction or resources you can share to help me get started. > > Thank you for maintaining such an inspiring open-source community. I look > forward to learning from and contributing to KDE. > > Warm regards, > *Krisha Mehta* > Aspiring Open-Source Contributor
