1.
Contributing to FLOSS projects
Marta RYBCZYNSKA

2.
bug fix
support new
service/device
make it work
with other
software
Why do we contribute?
new
features
extension
gain fame
because it's the
right thing to do
influence
direction

3.
It's EASY
you just need to know how it works

4.
maintainer(s)
other regular
developers
code review
new developers
YES/no

5.
Checklist
coding style ok
it works
read project documentation
send to the right mailing list
wait (others have their lives, too)

6.
Start small
bug fixes
minor features

7.
New feature
communicate from the beginning
work upstream
ask for review

8.
Contributing existing code
reserve time
split into parts
listen to reviewers
it's up to you to do the work
Code drop does not work

9.
Worth knowing...
all projects want more contributions
most people are friendly
if unsure, search for a mentor

10.
Questions?
Marta Rybczynska
rybczynska@gmail.com
Twitter: mrybczynska