I'm graduating next year and finally feel ready to dive into open source contributions! I know I should've started earlier, but hey, better late than never! The challenge I'm facing is finding suitable repositories to contribute to. Most of the popular projects seem to have plenty of contributors already, and I'd prefer something smaller or less recognized. Any guidance on how to find the right projects would be really helpful!
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It's great that you want to contribute! I suggest focusing on projects that resonate with you. Instead of looking for just any repository, try to find ones that you genuinely care about or have a use for. It's not just about contributing for the sake of it; you're more likely to enjoy the process if you're passionate about the project. Think about the tools you use and see if they need help!
Check out resources that compile projects looking for contributors. One cool site you might find useful is goodfirstissues.com, which highlights repositories with 'good first issues.' It'll give you a good starting point!
Thanks for the tip! I'll definitely explore that site.
Totally agree! Contributing to projects that you use makes it way more rewarding. You can create value while also enhancing your skills!