bruno skvorc - the many ways to contribute to open source
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The Many Ways to Contribute to Open Source
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About me
● Bruno Skvorc, Croatia● PHP Editor at SitePoint.com (PhpMaster.
com)● Developer Evangelist at Diffbot.com
Twitter: @bitfallsGoogle+: +BrunoSkvorcGithub: SwaderEmail: [email protected]
Open Source Contributions
What is Open Source?
Open Source Contributions
Open Content>
Open Source
Open Source Contributions
Open Source Contributions
Open Source Contributions
Why Contribute
Why contribute?
Why Contribute
Helping themisHelping yourself
Why Contribute
Giving backftw
Why Contribute
Why Contribute
Giving backftw
Why Contribute
Networking
Why Contribute
Exposure
Why Contribute
Exposure
Why Contribute
Experience is the best CV
How to Contribute
● code● documentation● bug reports● translations● tutorials● evangelism● ideas and discussion
How to Contribute
Code, obviously
How to Contribute
Low Hanging Fruit in Contributing to Software
● Documentation fixes● Documentation updates
● Bug reports● Bug reproductions
● Translations
● Tutorials● Tutorial translations
How to Contribute
Documentation: typos, missing docs
How to Contribute
Bugs
How to Contribute
Bugs● create reports with reproduction steps
On Android, 5.1, Moto G, first gen:Step 1. With an image open, select Share To -> TwitterStep 2. Write TweetStep 3. Hit PostStep 4. Twitter app fails to upload image, staying stuck on “sending tweet” indefinitely.
● list reproduction steps for other people’s issues
Can confirm on Android 5.1 on Moto X 2nd gen, and 5.1 Moto G 2nd gen:… steps
How to Contribute
Translations
● docs● landing pages● GitHub readmes
How to Contribute
Tutorials● write tutorials● translate existing ones● build a career with SitePoint● peer review
How to Contribute
Ideas and DiscussionsHelp with Discussion and Analysis - e.g. SitePoint Survey
How to Contribute
Ideas and Discussions● Q&A sites - Quora, Stackexchange network● OpenDataCommunity on Slack.com
How to Contribute
Open DIY● Makerspace / 3D Printing● Conferences● Home Automation● DIY● IFTTT recipes● ...
How to Contribute
Be a Zero
0 > 1
Go forth and be useful
#OpenSourceFtw
Contact etc
Twitter: @bitfallsGoogle+: +BrunoSkvorcGithub: SwaderEmail: [email protected]
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