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The Layout

  • Why OSS Matters
  • OSS Myths
  • Terms & Tools
  • PR Practices
  • Get Started!

Why OSS Matters To the World

Why OSS Matters To the World

Transparency

Why OSS Matters To the World

Security

Why OSS Matters To the World

Integration

Why OSS Matters To the World

The Scouting Rule

Why OSS Matters To the World

The Shoulders of Giants

Why OSS Matters To You

Why OSS Matters To You

Find Your Passion

Why OSS Matters To You

Find Your Strengths

Why OSS Matters To You

Community

Why OSS Matters To You

Recognition

Why OSS Matters To You

Curiosity

Why OSS Matters To You

Fulfillment

Why OSS Matters To You

Easy to Remember

EFFCRCF

Why OSS Matters Right Now

Why OSS Matters Right Now

Portfolio Building

Why OSS Matters Right Now

Learn Skills Quickly

Why OSS Matters Right Now

Networking

Why OSS Matters Right Now

Marketability

Why OSS Matters Right Now

(Async) Communication Skills

Why OSS Matters Right Now

Working in the Open

OSS Myths

Terms & Tools

Terms & Tools

Git (Source Control)

Terms & Tools

Issue

Terms & Tools

Branch

Terms & Tools

Pull Request (PR)

PR Practices

PR Practices

1. Open an Issue

PR Practices

2. Discuss the Change

PR Practices

3. Create a Branch

PR Practices

4. Create an Early PR

PR Practices

5. Show Your Work

Get Started

Thanks

You don't have to be a wizard

You don't have to even submit code

Folks love docs too!

Myth: harsh criticism and divas

Myth: huge time commitment / tiring

Myth: nobody knows me, who am I?