Background on Open Source Contribution

Background to help you understand open source contribution.

This section is learning material that answers “why.” It is kept separate from the action pages (Contribution Rules, Contribution Process, Submitting Contributions).

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Benefits of Open Source Contribution

What are the benefits of contributing to open source?

Types of Open Source Contribution

What types of open source contribution are there?

Open Source Project Membership

Who is involved in an open source project?

Key Documents in an Open Source Project

What documents exist in an open source project?

How to Become a Good Contributor

How can you become a good contributor?

How to Identify a Good Project to Contribute To

Which projects are worth contributing to?

How to Communicate

How to communicate in the open source community