Dear Krisha Mehta, On Sat, Jan 17, 2026, at 1:43 PM, Krisha Mehta wrote: > Hi Beson, > > Thank you for your reply and for sharing the KDE mentorship resources. I > really appreciate it. > > I wanted to ask a few follow-up questions as I’m very interested in > starting my contributions to KDE:
Please ask further questions in the appropriate matrix room: https://matrix.to/#/#kde-mentorship:kde.org > > - > > From where would you recommend a beginner to start contributing? > - > > Are there specific repositories, issues, or modules that are more > suitable for first-time contributors? > - > > Can I start by fixing small issues or documentation and gradually move > on to code-related PRs? > - > > Is there a preferred workflow or best practice for raising PRs in KDE > projects? > > I’m actively preparing for GSoC and would love to contribute consistently > and learn the KDE development process properly. > > Thanks again for your guidance. Looking forward to your suggestions. > > > > On Sat, 17 Jan, 2026, 1:30 pm Benson Muite, <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> 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 >>
