Can we contribute to any project or we get to assign the projects?

[AdityaJ19]

This is first time contributing to open source projects so i don't know how this process actually happens.
Someone enlighten me.
Thank you

[TenzDelek]

yes, you can contribute to any project that you like. (but better focus on the one where your tech stacks match). the project wont be assigned. you can go to the website of gssoc and search for the project there

[Adiaparmar]

Yes, You can contribute to any project of your choice. Still, you should ask the project manager if you can work on the problem so that they can assign you that problem and if the problem is assigned to someone else previously then they will let you know about that.
If many people work on the same issue then that will not be beneficial.

[Kiran-pro2001]

You can contribute to any project based on your tech skills. The main agenda is, You need to firstly identify what your skills set is? and based on that skills set, you can identify the projects which suits the requirement, then start contributing to that project.

Best Wishes! 😊

[nehashekhawat255]

Yes, you have the freedom to contribute to any project that matches your comfort level or aligns with your tech stack knowledge. There's no specific assignment of projects; you're encouraged to choose where you feel most comfortable and capable. Once you've selected a project, you can raise an issue or inquire about existing tasks that you can work on. If the project maintainers assign you an issue, you can then start working on it. This process ensures that your contributions are aligned with the project's needs and allows for a smooth start to your involvement. This flexibility allows you to make meaningful contributions while enjoying the process of open source collaboration.

[Ojas-Arora]

For GSSoC (GirlScript Summer of Code) or any open source project, typically, you have the flexibility to choose which projects you want to contribute to. Here's a general overview of how the process works:

1. Explore Projects: Look through the list of projects participating in GSSoC or any other open source program. You can usually find this list on their website or GitHub repository. Read about the projects, their goals, technologies they use, and the kind of contributions they're looking for.

2. Select Projects: Choose one or more projects that interest you and align with your skills or learning goals. It's a good idea to pick projects that you are genuinely interested in, as it will keep you motivated throughout the program.

3. Get Familiar: Once you've selected a project, familiarize yourself with its codebase, documentation, and any contribution guidelines provided by the project maintainers. This may involve setting up the project locally, reading through the code, and understanding the existing features.

4. Find Tasks: Look for open issues or tasks labeled as "good first issue" or "beginner-friendly" if you're new to contributing to open source. These are usually smaller tasks that are suitable for newcomers. You can also reach out to the project maintainers or community to ask for guidance on where to start.

5. Contribute: Work on the tasks you've chosen. This may involve writing code, fixing bugs, improving documentation, or even helping with testing and reviewing pull requests from other contributors.

6. Submit Pull Requests: Once you've made changes, submit a pull request (PR) to the project's repository. Make sure to follow the project's contribution guidelines and provide clear documentation for your changes.

7. Feedback and Iteration: After submitting your PR, the project maintainers or other contributors may review your code and provide feedback. Be open to suggestions and be prepared to make changes based on the feedback received.

8. Continue Contributing: Keep contributing to the project by picking up more tasks, fixing bugs, or adding new features. As you become more familiar with the project, you can take on more complex tasks.

[sanikaahadap]

You need to check which projects align with the tech stacks you are proficient at. You can find the list of projects here - https://gssoc.girlscript.tech/project
Once you have found the projects to which you can contribute, check the level of difficulty of the issues in the project's github repository. If you feel you can solve the issues, ask the owner of the repository to assign the issue to you (But ask for the assignment, only if you are sure that you can work on the issue and solve it)
Once you solve the issue, there you are. Your have earned your first contribution!

[NotHumanFF]

As you are a beginner I would suggest you to go through with the following image,

Hope this helps 🙂

Additionally you can join the live session for the newbies.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWU8MXjedis