Ruth Ikegah
Python Developer
Github Star
Technical Writer
Cake Lover
About me?
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What is Open Source
Software(OSS)?
Open source refers to a project, often a software or IT
development project, with freely available code and
permission to make edits, bug fixes, alterations, and
enhancements.
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Debunking
some
beliefs!
Contributing to Open Source is not just
about code
Your level of skill set is welcome in Open
Source Contributions (quality over
quantity)
Contributing to Open Source is a waste
of time!
Designers cannot contribute to Open
Source
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Impact of Open
Source on your
career
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Improves your Technical kills
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Turn your idea to reality
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Gain Soft Skills
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Remote Work Experience
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Great Network and Collaboration
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Paid Opportunities
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Getting Started? 01
Find Open Source Projects to
contribute to.
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Join communities. Collaborate.
Learn. Grow.
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Make meaningful contributions
(Quality > Quantity)
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Useful Resources
01
First Timers Only
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Ovio
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Open Source Friday
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Code Triage
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Open Source Design
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Awesome for Non-programmers
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Open Source is your way up!
Start Contributing today!