How to contribute to Node.js (and OpenSource)
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The document discusses how to contribute to open source projects like Node.js. It explains that contributing can help improve skills, meet people, find mentors, teach others, and grow one's career. Contributions don't have to be code - they can include organizing events, documentation, design, or mentorship. The document provides tips on how to start contributing, such as getting to know the project, understanding its structure and processes, checking documentation and issue trackers, and engaging with communities. It lists specific Node.js projects one can contribute to and resources for learning more.
How to contribute to Node.js (and OpenSource)
- 1. M A Y 9 , 2 0 1 8 C O N F I D E N T I A L How to Contribute to Node.js (and Open Source)
- 2. May 9, 2018 Julián Duque Solutions Architect - Node.js Collaborator - Community Organizer @julian_duque / github.com/julianduque
- 3. © 2018 NodeSource C O N F I D E N T I A L Why? 3
- 4. C O N F I D E N T I A L© 2018 NodeSource4 Improve Skills
- 5. C O N F I D E N T I A L© 2018 NodeSource5 Meet people with same interests
- 6. C O N F I D E N T I A L© 2018 NodeSource6 Find mentors
- 7. C O N F I D E N T I A L© 2018 NodeSource7 Teach Others
- 8. C O N F I D E N T I A L© 2018 NodeSource8 Grow a reputation / career
- 9. C O N F I D E N T I A L© 2018 NodeSource9 Learn people skills
- 10. © 2018 NodeSource C O N F I D E N T I A L How? 10
- 11. C O N F I D E N T I A L© 2018 NodeSource11 It can be intimidating at first, but there are many ways you can contribute
- 12. C O N F I D E N T I A L© 2018 NodeSource12 Not all contributions are code!
- 13. C O N F I D E N T I A L© 2018 NodeSource13 You can organize events!
- 14. C O N F I D E N T I A L© 2018 NodeSource14 You can contribute documentation!
- 15. C O N F I D E N T I A L© 2018 NodeSource15 You can design!
- 16. C O N F I D E N T I A L© 2018 NodeSource16 You can offer mentorship!
- 17. C O N F I D E N T I A L© 2018 NodeSource17 Open Source isn’t only about Software
- 18. © 2018 NodeSource C O N F I D E N T I A L But… How to start contributing? 18
- 19. C O N F I D E N T I A L© 2018 NodeSource19 Get to know the project
- 20. C O N F I D E N T I A L© 2018 NodeSource20 If it’s a technology, use it!
- 21. C O N F I D E N T I A L© 2018 NodeSource21 Understand its anatomy
- 22. C O N F I D E N T I A L© 2018 NodeSource22 • Where is hosted? • Who are the authors? • Under what License? • What is their contribution process? • What is their code of conduct? • Is it an active project? • Existing issues and pull requests
- 23. © 2018 NodeSource C O N F I D E N T I A L Contributing to Node.js 101 23
- 24. © 2018 NodeSource C O N F I D E N T I A L24 Documentation is your friend • README.md • CONTRIBUTING.md • CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md • COLLABORATOR_GUIDE.md • GOVERNANCE.md
- 25. © 2018 NodeSource C O N F I D E N T I A L25 Issue Tracker is also your friend! • If you find a bug or have an idea, feel free to open an issue • Check discussions on open issues of your interest
- 26. © 2018 NodeSource C O N F I D E N T I A L26 Labels are your friend! • good first issue • help wanted • doc
- 27. © 2018 NodeSource C O N F I D E N T I A L27
- 28. © 2018 NodeSource C O N F I D E N T I A L28 Communities are your friend • NodeSlackers: http://www.nodeslackers.com/ • #node-dev at irc.freenode.net
- 29. © 2018 NodeSource C O N F I D E N T I A L29 Contributing to Node Core • Documentation • JavaScript • C++
- 30. © 2018 NodeSource C O N F I D E N T I A L30 Contributing to Node Core • One good way to start is contributing to documentation and test suite improvements • Check for test and doc labels along with good first issue
- 31. © 2018 NodeSource C O N F I D E N T I A L31 Contributing to Node outside Core • Docker WG - https://github.com/nodejs/docker-node • Build WG - https://github.com/nodejs/build • node-core-utils - https://github.com/nodejs/node-core- utils • Diagnostics WG - https://github.com/nodejs/diagnostics
- 32. © 2018 NodeSource C O N F I D E N T I A L32 Contributing to Node outside Core (Cont) • i18n - https://github.com/nodejs/i18n • Security WG - https://github.com/nodejs/security-wg • Modules Team - https://github.com/nodejs/modules • CITGM - https://github.com/nodejs/citgm • Benchmarking WG - https://github.com/nodejs/ benchmarking
- 33. © 2018 NodeSource C O N F I D E N T I A L33 Non-Technical Contributions • Mentorship - https://github.com/nodejs/mentorship • Website Redesign - https://github.com/nodejs/website- redesign • i18n (Translation) - https://github.com/nodejs/i18n • User Feedback - https://github.com/nodejs/user- feedback • Badges - https://github.com/nodejs/badges
- 34. © 2018 NodeSource C O N F I D E N T I A L34 Community Contributions • NodeSchool - https://nodeschool.io • <Insert your own Node/JS meet up here>
- 35. © 2018 NodeSource C O N F I D E N T I A L When? 35
- 36. C O N F I D E N T I A L© 2018 NodeSource36 Now!
- 37. C O N F I D E N T I A L© 2018 NodeSource37 If you are interested in some help, just ask me!
- 38. © 2018 NodeSource C O N F I D E N T I A L Resources 38
- 39. C O N F I D E N T I A L© 2018 NodeSource39 • https://opensource.guide/how-to-contribute/ • https://nodejs.org/en/get-involved/ • https://reactjs.org/docs/how-to-contribute.html • https://nodesource.com/blog/how-you-can-start- contributing-to-node-js-today
- 40. C O N F I D E N T I A L Thank you. Julián Duque julian@nodesource.com @julian_duque