About contribution

[MadamPujitha]

How to contribute

[Ananyarawa8t]

Hey @MadamPujitha, Here are the steps to contibute in GSOC'24
1.Explore the Project List
2.Choose a Project
3. Understand the Project
4. Find Issues to Work On
5. Claim an Issue
6. Get Started on Your Contribution

[21atha]

Hey! Here's a quick guide to help you out:

Choose your technology: First things first, decide your strengths. See if there is particular any technology you are good at(e.g. html, css, javascript) . And if that's not the case you can also start contributing in the documentation(Readme.md file). Here you only need to write what the project is all about and if you can see anything is missing from the documentation or the documentation as a whole is missing you can contribute by raising an issue.

Explore Projects: Check out the list of projects of related technology that are part of GSSoC here:- (https://gssoc.girlscript.tech/project). Look for projects that match your interests and skill level.

Read the Docs: Each project will have a README file and contribution guidelines. Make sure to read these carefully to understand how you can contribute and what the project needs if you are contributing in that project in technology .

Set Up Your Environment: Follow the instructions in the README to set up the project on your local machine. This might involve cloning the repository, installing dependencies, etc. Here you will find the guidelines in detail (https://github.com/GSSoC24/Contributor)

Find an Issue: Look for issues labeled as "good first issue" or "beginner-friendly." These are ideal for newcomers. You can start by fixing bugs, writing tests, or even improving documentation.

Ask for Help: If you're stuck or have questions, don't hesitate to ask the maintainers(admin/mentors) or other contributors. The community is usually very supportive and willing to help.

Make Your Contribution: Once you've made your changes, commit them to your branch and create a pull request (PR). Make sure to follow the contribution guidelines for creating a PR.

Review and Feedback: Your PR will be reviewed by the maintainers. They might request changes or give you feedback. Don’t worry, it's all part of the learning process!

Once your PR is merged You've made your first open source contribution.