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Find Your Next Open Source Contribution

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Discover how to make your next open source contribution in this informative 1-hour 29-minute video featuring Brian Douglas. Learn about the impact of open source on the community, proper etiquette for contributors, and strategies for finding suitable issues to work on. Explore the benefits of reviewing pull requests, discussing code, and selecting projects aligned with your career goals. Gain insights into getting started with Open Sauced, a platform for discovering open source projects, and understand how to overcome the feeling of being overwhelmed when choosing a project. Dive into practical tips for finding career-related issues and leveraging open source contributions to build your network and advance your career.

Syllabus

Welcome
Guest introduction
How has open source impacted our community?
What's open source etiqute 101?
Have you ever done test driven development?
How to find what to work on in a repo
Hang out in the Discord and see what questions are asked
How do you get started with Open Sauced?
Benefits of reviewing pull requests
Discussing your code helps you understand it better
How do you pick an open source project and not feel overwhelmed?
What are ways to find issues related to our careers?

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