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Introduction to Open Source

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[Open source](https://www.codecademy.com/resources/docs/general/open-source) software enables anyone to contribute to projects, whether it’s code, documentation, or bug fixes. This course guides you through how open-source projects work, introduces you to GitHub, and shows you how to find and contribute to projects. You'll learn about project documentation, licenses, and collaboration in a community-driven environment.

Syllabus

  • What is Open Source: Learn about what open source is and why it’s important!
    • Article: What is Open Source?
    • Quiz: Open Source Basics
  • Understanding an Open Source Project: Learn about how to navigate all the documentation of an open source project.
    • Lesson: Open Source Repository Docs
    • Article: Markdown and README.md Files
    • Quiz: Open Source Repository Docs
  • Contributing to an Open Source Project: Learn about the different ways you can contribute to an open source project!
    • Article: Contributing to an Open Source Project on GitHub
    • VideoContentItem: Writing a Good GitHub Issue
    • Quiz: Contributing to an Open Source Project on GitHub
  • Maintaining an Open Source Project: Learn about the benefits of making your project open source and how to maintain an open source project.
    • Article: Why Open Source Your Project?
    • VideoContentItem: Setting Up an Open Source Project on GitHub
    • Article: Choosing an Open Source License
    • Quiz: Maintaining an Open Source Project
  • Continuing Your Open Source Journey: Where should you look to contribute to your first open source project?
    • Article: Finding Your First Open Source Project
    • Article: Open Source and Digital Public Goods
  • Next Steps: You've made it to the end of the course!
    • Informational: Introduction to Open Source: Next Steps

Taught by

Kenny Lin

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