Open source projects are great way to learn new skills, meet new people and make good money. In this article I’ll focus on open source projects that you can start working on today. What kind of companies are looking to hire open source developers? How much do they pay? Are there free tools to help …
Open source software powers the world’s economy and technological advances. This book will teach you the fundamentals of developing open source projects, and the process required to go from idea to delivery. It’ll tell you what makes a great open source project, how to get your project out into the world with site hosts, distribution …
Open source projects aren’t as hard to find as you might think. There are free web sites that index open source and free software for programmers to search. Plus, with some platforms and services, you can search by interests, skills and location. This guide will teach you how to find and effectively participate in open …
Open source projects are a great way to learn about how developers work and keep abreast of the latest technologies. But how do you know what projects are out there? How do you find ways to contribute? And how can you turn those contributions into valuable experience for your resume? In this article, we’ll show …
Open source is revolutionizing how people work together in technology. Contribute to the open source community with this guide, which includes resources on locating project ideas, writing good code, getting your patches accepted, and more. Finding an open source project that needs help is one thing, but finding the right one can be tough. The …
Open source projects are everywhere! They’re on Github, they’re on Bitbucket, and they illustrate the power of public collaboration. But how do you find an open source project to work on? This guide will walk you through how to search for open source projects that need your help. People who want to get involved with …
Open source projects are kind of tricky to find, because there is a lot of information online about them. The first step to finding an open source project is to make sure you know what you’re looking for in a open source project. Do you have an idea for an amazing software project? One that …
Open source projects are a great way to learn new software, meet people, and make an impact while doing something you love. But there are thousands of open source projects from which to choose. How do you find one that’s a good fit for your needs and interests? Contribute to an open source project for …
When you find an open source project that you are interested in, the best thing you can do is to start contributing. Your contributions will allow the project manager to get a sense of your abilities and your motivation, and it will give other developers in the project an opportunity to see whether you can …
The open source movement has gained momentum in recent years. Now, looking for a way to do something innovative? If you’re an independent programmer, it’s not hard to make your way into the scene. It might sound like a bunch of hippy trends – encouraging freedom and sharing – but many of today’s most successful …
Open source is everywhere. You can find it powering your computer, your phone, and many other devices you use every day. It’s also used to run some of the biggest companies the world has ever seen. But how do you get involved with open source projects? In this book, you will learn more about what …
Open source projects are a great way to not only give back but to obtain new skills and create community. I have created a guide to help individuals find, contribute, participate and maintain an open source project. Providing as much information as possible through step-by-step instructions, code example and command line examples to assist the …
Contributing to open source Java projects is something I’ve been interested in for the past couple of years. There are thousands of Java libraries, frameworks and applications that wouldn’t exist without the active contribution of the open source community. In this blog post I’ll walk you through how you can get involved too! This guide …
Open source development is an area of software engineering that relies on the collaboration of people from different backgrounds. Beginning with simple contributions to existing projects, contributors can build a reputation and a portfolio of work in their free time, which can lead to opportunities for employment in the industry – or just the satisfaction …
This guide was written by the people who run OpenHatch, a program to help people get involved in contributing to open source. We’re sharing it (and our own experiences and advice) with you so that more people have a chance to contribute—not just the few who are already immersed in open source and happen to …
This guide is structured to help both new and experienced contributors build a portfolio of meaningful contributions. I’ll start by covering the background behind open source projects. Then, I’ll introduce conventional ways to get involved with the community. Finally, I’ll highlight some advanced techniques you can use to differentiate yourself as a top contributor. Are …
Contribution to open-source software may be intimidating, especially if you don’t know where to begin. In this article, I’ll go over how you could contribute to open source projects, and ways to get involved. The most effective way to contribute to open source software is to fix bugs. But understanding how open source software is …
Contribution to opensource projects is a rewarding and fulfilling thing to do. Read how to contribute to opensource projects and the different ways you can contribute to open source projects. Contributing to open source projects helps you learn, teach others, network and meet like minded people. It also helps you build your resume and can …
Open source technology is a great way to get involved with software projects and often helps you to improve your skills. However, deciding where to begin can be tough. It is often difficult knowing where to start, who to contact and knowing how best to contribute. To help you I’ve put together several tips on …
Open source software is everywhere. It powers the websites you visit, your smartphone, most of the applications you use on a daily basis — everything. […] There is no better way to learn how software works than to read and modify other people’s software. Contributing to open source projects can be daunting, however. You need …
Open source projects have a lot to offer. Thousands of people around the world get together on them, creating software and hardware, documentation and websites. These projects comprise some of the most interesting new developments on the web, with thousands or even millions of users participating in them. But maybe you’d like to dive into …
The purpose of this guide is to provide a resource for people who want to get started contributing to open source. In it we will discuss common fears and myths about contributing, try to broach the subject of how to find things to work on, and try and help authors find contributors to their projects. …
Open source software is a wonderful thing! It gives us tons of useful, interesting and sometimes even fun programs to use. But open source software doesn’t just spring into existence fully-formed. Lots of hard work goes into writing and improving the software we all rely on every day. The trick to getting involved with an …
Open source projects need contributors from time to time. It is a good idea to familiarize yourself with open source for a simple reason: you’ll never know when you might want to contribute to an open source project. You’ve decided to join an open source project–now what? This free online course walks you through the …
One of the best things you can do to help an open source project is contribute code and documentation. Unfortunately, it’s all too easy to go off on the wrong path when trying to find a project that needs your help. I’ve outlined some tips to help you in the art of finding something useful …
Open source projects can be a great place to build your skills, make connections and get involved in exciting communities of developers. But with thousands of open source projects out there it can be hard to find a good project that is the best fit for you. Finding a good open source project is hard, …
Open source projects are popular because people can improve on what others have done. No need to fix a bug yourself, just report it and wait for someone else to fix it. You can get involved with an open source project any number of ways. We’ll cover three of the most common: reporting bugs, submitting …
Learning how to contribute to the open source community isn’t as hard as you might think. There is no set way to start, so we’ll cover some useful resources and tips here before you dive in. This guide is intended for developers who are looking to gain skills in software development and/or web design, and …
Open source projects rely on the dedication of volunteers. More often than not, these volunteers have no experience leading open source projects. To get new contributors started and help project leaders attract great talent, we present a guide to best practices for getting started on an open source project. Have an idea for a new …
Open source projects are awesome, right? You have choices about how you can use them and in more cases than before, you have a choice about the type of license that comes with the code. There is just one challenge: finding the project and software that is going to get the job done for you. …