I've just begun my journey with Python and I've created a few projects in PyCharm. People keep suggesting that I should contribute to interesting projects on GitHub, but I find myself confused about how to navigate the platform. Are there any good YouTube tutorials that explain step-by-step how projects are organized? I often end up sifting through tons of documentation instead of the actual code.
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Honestly, you might want to hold off on contributing to random projects right now. It’s usually not the best use of anyone’s time unless you genuinely want to contribute something valuable. Focus on projects you’re truly passionate about, and make sure you have something to add rather than just chasing points or trying to fill up your GitHub profile.
I’d recommend starting with your own projects on GitHub first. As a beginner, it’s tough to jump into contributing to others’ code right away. It’ll be much easier once you get a hang of how GitHub works.
I’ve been out of the coding scene for 20 years except for some Arduino projects. Back in my day, GitHub didn’t even exist! I get that it’s a popular tool now, though, and I want to make the most of it.