On 2013/12/15 3:54 PM, rajan2...@csproto.net wrote:
> Hi all,
> My name is Nagarajan (Rajan for short) and I have been a matplotlib user
> over the last 4 years (used it on/off). I wanted to thank you all for
> creating an excellent software, and also wanted to contribute back to
> the project.
>
> I have reasonable competence in Python (~5 years coding experience) and
> I have good skills in applied mathematics.

Rajan,

Excellent!  We would love to have more help!

>
> I was looking at issues on the github page and was thinking of making my
> way through some of the low hanging fruits for learning the ropes.
>
> What is the preferred way for project beginners to ramp up?
> 1. Fork project, fix issue and send in pull requests?

I think this (fork, fix, send PR) is the best in general.  Reviewing 
existing PRs also can be helpful.

I assume you have looked at the Developers' Guide:
http://matplotlib.org/devel/index.html

Eric

> 2. Or, send in a patch over an email to this group?
>
> ps: I have the github project forked and ready to go.
>
> Again, thanks for creating this great freebie.
> Best
> Rajan
>
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