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Learn how to make your first contribution to open source projects in this 22-minute conference talk from EuroPython 2025. Overcome common barriers and misconceptions that prevent developers from contributing to open source, including concerns about experience level, project selection, and personal qualifications. Discover the significant benefits of open source participation, from collaborating with top developers worldwide to advancing your career and potentially impacting countless users. Gain insights from a maintainer of a highly popular Python open source project who has contributed to over 300 projects and works full-time in open source, despite starting this journey only a few years ago. Understand that open source contribution is accessible to everyone regardless of experience, professional status, or age, and receive practical guidance on how to begin your open source journey with confidence.
