I built a small repo for your first open-source pull request

Making your first open-source contribution is confusing.

It is not just code.

You have to understand:

Git
GitHub issues
branches
pull requests
CI checks
maintainer review
how to ask for help without feeling awkward

So I built Open Source Starter …


This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by πŸ„‚Κα΄‡α΄… πŸ„°Κ™α΄…α΄œΚŸ πŸ„°α΄α΄€πŸ„ ✧

Making your first open-source contribution is confusing.

It is not just code.

You have to understand:

  • Git
  • GitHub issues
  • branches
  • pull requests
  • CI checks
  • maintainer review
  • how to ask for help without feeling awkward

So I built Open Source Starter Lab.

It is a small beginner GitHub project designed for people who want to practice their first real pull request.

It includes:

  • good first issues
  • skill-based first issues
  • a Start Here guide
  • beginner-friendly Git help
  • a Discussion where you can tell me your skill and get a suggested issue
  • a First Merge Wall for contributors after their first merge

Repo:
https://github.com/P-r-e-m-i-u-m/open-source-starter-lab

If you are learning open source, tell me what part feels hardest: choosing an issue, Git commands, pull requests, or reviews?


This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by πŸ„‚Κα΄‡α΄… πŸ„°Κ™α΄…α΄œΚŸ πŸ„°α΄α΄€πŸ„ ✧


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