#DEVDiscuss: Contributing to OSS

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Time for #DEVDiscuss — right here on DEV 😎

How I Got Hired Contributing to open source projects

OGBONNA SUNDAY for OpenSauced ・ Jul 5

#opensource
#webdev
#javascript
#career

Inspired by @og_dev‘s Top 7 post, tonight’s topic is… contributing to Open Source Software!

Questions:

• What was one of your first experiences contributing to OSS?
• Where would you recommend getting started if you were offering advice to a newbie?
• Maintainers, anything to add? What tips or tricks have helped you keep track of your codebases, especially while new folks are contributing
• Any triumphs, fails, or other stories you’d like to share on this topic?