Zero to Open Source Contributor - Extended Session

Discover how to become a successful open source contributor in this extended session presented by Keegan Campbell from GitHub at Open Source 101 2023 in Charlotte. Learn the fundamentals of contributing to open source projects, including reading the contributing.md file, maintaining a kind demeanor, and aligning with project goals. Explore strategies for overcoming challenges in less-established projects and adopting a "campground mentality" to improve documentation. Gain insights into the technical aspects of contributing, such as forking repositories, submitting pull requests, and merging changes. Understand the importance of testing from a maintainer's perspective and learn how to craft effective issue reports and pull request descriptions. Acquire valuable tips for following through on contributions, responding to feedback, and expediting the approval process. By the end of this comprehensive talk, feel empowered and confident in your ability to contribute to public repositories and make a meaningful impact in the open source community.