If you want to start open source contribution then this is the best article to start with. In This article I have added a step by step guide on how to start open source contribution.

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Step 1: Understand What Open Source Is

Before contributing, it’s important to understand what open-source software (OSS) is. Open-source software is software that is freely available for anyone to use, modify, and distribute. Projects like Linux, Kubernetes, and Spring Boot are examples of open-source software.

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Step 2: Learn the Basics of Git and GitHub

Most open-source contributions are made using Git and GitHub (or similar platforms). You should have a solid understanding of:

• Git: The version control system used to track changes in code.
• GitHub: The platform that hosts repositories where open-source projects live.

Here are some resources to get started:

• Official Git Documentation
• https://learngitbranching.js.org/
• https://www.atlassian.com/git/tutorials
• https://www.w3schools.com/git/

Step 3: Choose the Right Project

It’s essential to find a project that matches your interests and skills. Here’s how you can do that: