I would second this in a big way. On Jan 21, 2018 10:29 AM, "Mark Phillips" <m...@phillipsmarketing.biz> wrote:
> Trent, > > Is anybody looking for an entry-level contributor to an opensource >> project? >> >> One way to get your feet wet in any open source project is to help with > the documentation. Download the code, and then go through the documentation > to see if it does what it is supposed to do. Are there new features that > work and no one documented them? Look at the projects road map to see what > the code is supposed to do. Trace through the code as it executes, read the > comments, and see if there are missing features. Add comments to the code > base as needed. Talk to the developers on IIRC or whatever channel they use > to get help and guidance. > > Another way to get your feet wet is to fix bugs. Pick small ones, trace > through the code, and see if you can make the changes necessary to fix the > bug. Same comments as above - talk to the developers/community for this > project. You will quickly learn if you enjoy this aspect of development. > Read about testing code and how to make unit tests. Add some tests to the > code base. Let the community know you are here to help and learn at the > same time. > > Both of these steps will require learning about lots of useful skills - > debugging, documenting, how the project works, making commits, working with > developers from afar. > > If you find the developers of this project are not 1000% supportive of > your efforts, then find another project. The good projects need folks to do > these tasks, and they are a great way to introduce yourself to the > community, help the project, and make a name for yourself. If that > community does not value these tasks, then look for another one that does. > There are many out there who will. > > Just my 2 cents. > > Mark > > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >
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