Getting Started with Open Source
About me?
Busayo Ojo
Open Source Advocate
Technical Writer
Outreachy Alumni
What is Open Source Software(OSS)?
Open source refers to a project, a software, or community with publicly available code/projects/programs. Permitting people to make edits, bug fixes, alterations, and enhancements. E.G VLC media player, Jquery, Linux, Mozilla Firefox
Contributing to Open Source is just about code
Myths
About
Open Source!
A beginner cannot contribute
N/B: Your level of skill set is welcome in Open Source Contributions (quality over quantity)
Contributing to Open Source is a waste of time!
Open Source is only for small projects.
Impact of Open Source on your
career
01
Improves your Technical Skills(New Tools and Technologies)
02
Make great social impact
03
Gain Soft Skills
04
Remote Work Experience
05
Great Network and Collaboration
06
Paid Opportunities
Roles In Open Source
01
Maintainers
02
Software Developers
03
Designers
04
Technical Writers
05
Translators
Roles In Open Source
06
Project Managers
07
Social Media managers
08
Community Managers
09
QA Testers
Getting Started?
01
Find Open Source Projects to contribute to.
02
Join communities. Collaborate. Learn. Grow.
03
Make meaningful contributions
(Quality > Quantity)
Choosing The Right Project
Understand Project Alignment
Active Community Engagement
Start Small!
Project Mission and Impact
Seek Feedback
What Is Outreachy?
Outreachy is for anyone who faces systemic bias and discrimination in the technical industry where they are living.
Outreachy provides internships in:
What Does Outreachy Offer:
💵 Paid – Outreachy pays you a very good stipend amount during and after your internship.
🌍 Remote - both interns and mentors work remotely
🕰 3 months - internships run May to August, and December to March
Be Vocal about your concerns and questions in the community.
Secrets to contributing effectively!
Ask questions and introduce yourself during meetings.
Be patient and do not take code reviews or constructive criticism personally!
Create a niche for yourself!
Resources to get started In Open Source
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WalkThrough Of How To Use Github????
Open Source is your way up as a newbie in tech!
Start Contributing today!
Time for�Q�and�A
Contact Me
ojobusayo99@gmail.com
@oluwaboosayo
Thanks for Listening!