Beginner Resources
First time contributing to open source? Welcome — we're glad you're here!
Here are some resources to help you get familiar with GitHub and Git. We recommend checking one or two of these out before working on Find a Doc issues.
Learning Git & GitHub
- Open Source Guide: How to Contribute — Learn about participating in open source
- First Contributions — Hands-on tutorial for making your first PR
- Creating a Pull Request — Official GitHub documentation
Key Concepts
| Concept | Description |
|---|---|
| Clone | Downloading a repository to your local machine |
| Branch | An isolated line of development |
| Pull Request (PR) | A request to merge your changes into the main project |
| Code Review | Team members reviewing your PR before merging |
Need Help?
Don't hesitate to ask questions in the #general or #dev-team channels on Slack. We're happy to help you get started.