Giving Back to Upstream - An Open Source Beginner's Primer

Discover the essentials of contributing to open source projects in this 40-minute conference talk by Phil Estes from IBM. Learn the fundamentals of getting started with tools like git and GitHub, understand what to expect when working with upstream communities, and gain insights into effective remote collaboration. Explore topics such as GitHub user security, basic GitHub operations, communication strategies, and the anatomy of a pull request. Gain valuable tips for success, learn how to handle both triumphs and setbacks in the open source world, and understand the importance of personal projects and establishing an Open Source Program Office. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to enhance your open source participation, this talk provides the knowledge and confidence needed to make meaningful contributions to the open source community.

Intro
The Premise
Open Source pre-101
Presentation Caveats • Open Source - GitHub
GitHub User Security Basics
GitHub Basics
GitHub Guides
GitHub: Ok, What Next?
Cloning a Forked Repository
Communication
Finding Work To Do
Anatomy of a Pull Request
Common PR Activities
Success and Failure Upstream
Phil's Tips for Success
Personal Projects
Establishing an Open Source Program Office
Open Source Summit: Thursday!