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Complete Guide to Open Source - How to Contribute

Offered By: freeCodeCamp

Tags

Software Development Courses Project Management Courses Git Courses GitHub Courses Continuous Integration Courses Markdown Courses Pull Requests Courses

Course Description

Overview

Discover the world of open source software contributions in this comprehensive video tutorial. Learn the fundamentals of open source, including its definition and importance, as well as essential tools like Git and GitHub. Explore GitHub's features, such as custom profiles, Actions for Continuous Integration, Insights, Discussions, Projects boards, and Wikis. Gain practical knowledge on finding open source projects, writing Markdown, drafting pull requests, and monetizing your contributions through GitHub Sponsors or indirect means. Delve into freeCodeCamp's open source resources and understand the role of project maintainers. Master the art of customizing your GitHub profile to showcase your skills and contributions effectively.

Syllabus

) Introduction.
) What is Open Source.
) Why you should care about Open Source.
) What is Git.
) What is GitHub.
) Example custom GitHub profile.
) GitHub features.
) GitHub Actions for Continuous Integration (CI).
) Insights tab for more project information.
) GitHub Discussions for threaded conversations.
) GitHub Projects board like Trello.
) GitHub Wiki.
) How to find Open Source projects.
) How to write Markdown.
) Draft a Pull Request (PR).
) Make money directly with GitHub Sponsors.
) Make money indirectly from Open Source.
) freeCodeCamp.org Open Source resources.
) Everyone is a Project Maintainer.
) How to customize your GitHub profile.
) Conclusion.


Taught by

freeCodeCamp.org

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