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Open Source

If you are new to Open Source, Git, and GitHub, this guide is for you. This guide contains resources and materials to learn and get yourself started with Open Source, Git, and GitHub.

What is Open Source?​

Open Source refers to a software or project that is publicly accessible and allows anyone to inspect, modify, and distribute the source code. Open Source projects encourage collaboration and sharing of knowledge among developers and the community.

Why Open Source?​

  • Learning: Open Source projects provide an excellent platform to learn new technologies, tools, and programming languages.
  • Contribution: You can contribute to projects that you are passionate about and make a real-world impact.
  • Community: Open Source projects have a vibrant community of developers who are always ready to help and guide you.
  • Portfolio: Contributing to Open Source projects can help you build a strong portfolio and showcase your skills to potential employers.
  • Networking: Open Source projects provide an opportunity to network with developers and industry experts.
  • Social Impact: You can contribute to projects that have a positive social impact and help make the world a better place.
  • Career Growth: Open Source contributions can help you grow as a developer and open up new career opportunities.

To get started with Open Source, you need to have a basic understanding of Git (Version control system) and a code hosting platform like GitHub. Checkout sidebar items for more resources and materials to learn and get started.