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How to contribute to an open-source project
The contribution process
1. Find a nice project for example Redis, NATS, Memphis{dev}
2. Get connected with the project’s community (Slack channels, Discord, website, GitHub repo, etc.)
3. Search for contribution guidelines. Often a file located within the project’s main repo called CONTRIBUTING.md
4. Fork the GitHub repository — Create a copy of the entire repo on your GitHub account
5. Creating a separate branch from the main branch
6. Code your changes (bug fixes, new features, etc.)
7. Push your changes
8. Create a pull request of your branch to the upstream repo
9. Get your PR reviewed by one of the repo maintainers (Usually happens automatically)
10. Fix issues and comments left by the maintainer
11. Awaiting your code to be merged
12. Celebrate your first contribution with some cold beer :-)
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NVSTly: Social Investing
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- You can start contributing anytime,
- You don't need to code to contribute to an open-source project.
For non-developers, you can contribute in many (7) different ways:- Sponsor // It can be as simple as buying a coffee. Check GitHub Sponsors.
- Translate
- Document
- Test
- Manage issues
- Design
- Engage in communities // Join discussions, give talks, and help spread the word.
Let's get started!