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How to Contribute to Open Source as a Beginner

Hasan Hashmi
Last updated: June 18, 2025 10:06 am
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Open source contribution is one of the most efficient means of improving one’s coding skills, networking with coders globally, and building a resume that gets hired. But as a beginner, it’s daunting.

Here, you will learn how you can work with open source, whether you have prior experience with GitHub or not.

What is Open Source?

Open source means software whose source code is freely available and can be viewed by everyone, changed, and enhanced.

Popular examples include:

  • Linux
  • VS Code
  • Node.js
  • freeCodeCamp

They could be code, documentation, UI/UX, translations, testing, or even bug tracking.

Why Give?

  • Establish healthy coding practices
  • Collaborate with experienced developers
  • Create a master GitHub profile
  • Stand out in resume and internship applications
  • Become part of a community of global developers

✅ Bonus: Numerous firms directly employ open-source contributors!

Prerequisites Before You Begin

Critical Git and GitHub skills

→ Learn Git fundamentals here

Knowledge of coding and problem-solving

→ Start with JavaScript, Python, or whatever you like

Familiar with VS Code or any ID

Step-by-Step Guide to Start Contributing

1. Make a GitHub Account

  • Sign up on GitHub.com and create your profile:
  • Add a profile picture and bio
  • Pin. Some of your own projects
  • Include links to your LinkedIn or portfolio

2. Find Beginner-Friendly Repositories Look for labels like:

  • good first issue
  • help required
  • beginner-friendly

Use sites like:

goodfirstissue.dev

Up For Grabs

CodeTriage

First Contributions Repository

3. Know the Project

Before contributing:

  • Read the README file
  • Go through the CONTRIBUTING.md
  • Go through open issues
  • Review pull requests to inherit code style and conventions

4. Make Your First Contribution

Easy steps:

  • Clone the repository
  • Copy it to your local machine
  • Begin a new branch (git checkout -b new-feature)
  • Apply your patches or code changes
  • Commit with a clear message
  • Push and create a Pull Request (PR)
  • Wait for feedback and review

Don’t fret rejection — criticism helps you grow!

5. Repeat and Celebrate

Once your PR got merged:

  • Celebrate!
  • Share it on LinkedIn
  • Keep posting regularly
  • Contribution Types (Even Without Code)

You can help by:

  • Typo correction in documentation
  • Translating content
  • Setting tests Causing problems Other PRs remark Improving UI/UX Not everything should be code — community is founded on cooperation!

Last Words

Developing open source as a beginner developer can be intimidating in the beginning, but it is one of the most rewarding experiences out there in the technology world. If you must get a job, network, or simply repay the community, open source forces you to learn by doing it, and that is the best way to become a better developer.

We offer developers learning and hands-on skills in communities at FlymingoTech. Start small, work consistently, and you will be surprised at how quickly your confidence will be boosted.

Ready to put your very first pull request in? Today’s the day to do it.

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