- making your first commit on an open source project may seem scary, but there are a ton of resources out there to help you get started. You can always start small and look for labels like "first-timers-only".
Reasons to Contribute to an Open Source Software:
- Improve Your Coding Skills by practicing on projects
- Gain Experence by improving your skills reading code and fixing bugs
- Increase Community and Peer Recognition which can play a key part in movitvation and personal achievement
- Greater Job Prospects contributing of OSS can open opporunities for conferences, events, or even job offers
- Improve Software on a User and Business Level an outlet to improve the tools you use on a daily basis