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Open-Source Contribution: Guide for Developers
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Open-Source Contribution: Guide for Developers

Upskill your Portfolio by becoming a Professional Open-Source Contributor
Created bySiddharth Srinivasan
Last updated 8/2020
English

What you'll learn

  • Contribute to several popular Open-Source Projects.
  • Utilize this skill to Strengthen their Professional Resume and Technical Portfolio!
  • Monetize your contributions and generate an additional Income Stream.
  • Take advantage of Opportunities geared towards Open-Source Contributors!
  • Use Git and GitHub effectively as you progress with your Contribution Streak.

Course content

8 sections • 32 lectures • 3h 52m total length

  • How To Make Use Of This Course More Effectively2:16
  • Course Prerequisites5:37

    Prepare for open-source contribution by mastering popular languages, language paradigms, frameworks like Android Studio, Xcode, Angular, React, Flutter, and tools, Git workflows, and licensing guidelines.

  • Course Syllabus0:06

Requirements

  • Development Machine with Windows/MacOS/Linux
  • Programming software/build tools for your language of choice
  • Git software installed on the machine
  • Decent internet connection
  • Reasonable background in Programming and Software Development

Description

The Open-Source ecosystem is booming and is driving innovation at a much faster pace. Open-Source is the best means for developers and techies to showcase their skills and constantly update themselves with the latest trends and rapidly evolving tech landscape.


Utilize your ability to code and build solutions, and take it to the next level by grooming yourself into becoming an Open-Source Contributor.


As your progress on your Contribution streak, you:

  • Enhance your developer profile by showcasing your skills to potential leads

  • Monetize on your new-found skill to generate an additional revenue stream

  • Take advantage of potential Open-Source initiatives and sponsorship opportunities

  • pick up other learnings such as

    • The best software development practices and design patterns used

    • Interact, communicate and collaborate more effectively with project owners, maintainers and other contributors as well

    • Familiarize yourself with Build pipelines, Task automation, and Testing tools such as for Code Quality, Coverage, etc.


Note: Previous background in programming and software development is expected, so please ensure the same before enrolling in this course.

Who this course is for:

  • Stronghold in atleast one programming language is a must
  • Previous development experience is preferred ( via past projects or industry experience )
  • Exposure to common development tools and practices is preferred but not required
  • Comfort in the using command line is recommended but not required

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