Collaborating on Open Source Software

Discover the benefits and process of contributing to open source software in this keynote talk by Marit van Dijk. Learn from her personal experience contributing to Cucumber, including valuable lessons from early mistakes and the support received from core maintainers. Explore how to find suitable projects and contributions to start with, connect with the community to ensure your work is valuable, and understand the various types of contributions you can make. Gain insights into how open source contributions can enhance your learning, improve your work skills, foster friendships, and help you become part of a supportive community. Understand the importance of giving back to the community through open source work and experience the satisfaction of collaborating on projects to make them even better.