The site provides course materials for OpenSauced's Intro to Open Source.
Welcome to the Intro to Open Source Course with OpenSauced! This course is designed to provide you with an introduction to open source and guide you through the process of contributing to open source projects.
The course is divided into five chapters, each covering a different aspect of open source:
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What is open source? This chapter provides an introduction to open source, its history, and its importance in today's software development landscape.
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Why open source? In this chapter, you'll learn about the benefits of open source software, such as increased collaboration, faster development, and improved quality.
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Tools to be successful. Discover the key tools and platforms necessary for a successful journey in open source development. From Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration to CodeSee for code visualization and VS Code as your code editor, this chapter provides an overview of how to leverage these essential tools.
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How to contribute to open source. This chapter covers finding projects to work on, submitting contributions, onboarding in new projects, and the outcomes after submitting contributions. Tips for finding projects include browsing GitHub and GitLab, following personal interests, joining open source communities, and utilizing platforms like OpenSauced.
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The secret sauce. This chapter focuses on providing lesser-known strategies and tips for making a lasting impact in the open source community. This chapter provides strategies for finding issues, gaining traction in your open source journey, and leveraging OpenSauced to build your open source resume.
This is the beginning of your open source journey, so we've provided some additional resources to help you get started:
- Glossary: A glossary of common terms and definitions used in open source.
- Additional Resources: A list of additional resources for further learning about open source, including blog posts, tutorials, and guides.
To get started with the course, simply navigate to the What is open source? file in the repository and start reading! Each chapter builds on the previous one, so we recommend reading them in order.
As you work through the course, we encourage you to experiment with the tools and concepts covered in each chapter. The best way to learn is by doing, so try contributing to a real open source project or building your own project from scratch!
One of the unique features of this course is that it provides guidance on how to build your open source resume using OpenSauced. OpenSauced is a platform that helps you track and showcase your open source contributions, making it easier to get noticed by potential employers and collaborators.
To learn more about using OpenSauced to build your open source resume, be sure to check out the Building Your Open Source Resume section in Chapter 5 - The secret sauce.
We hope you find this course informative and useful! If you have any questions or feedback, please don't hesitate to open an issue or reach out to us in the OpenSauced Discord community.
Happy learning and contributing!