Overcoming barriers to entry in Open Source projects

This repository contains documents and resources on getting started with Open Source projects.

This resource was created as part of the NumFOCUS DISC Unconference. 📃 Read about its creation on the NumFOCUS blog.

Why contribute to Open Source?

Wondering why you contribute to Open Source? Here are a few good reasons it can benefit both you and the world!

Compilation of Open Source Resources

This file includes a collection of external resources (links) that elaborate on how to contribute to Open Source projects effectively as a newbie.

How to organize an Open Source sprint

An Open Source sprint is a short event where groups of people get together to work on a single Open Source project with help from its maintainers. We provide detailed instructions and resources for organizing an Open Source sprint at your company, club or Meetup Group.

Meet the Contributors

About the contributors to this repo and their Open Source experience.