Contribute to open source and learn from real-world projects. Make an impact while building your skills and portfolio.
GitHub
📦 100M+ projects
Largest open source platform with millions of repositories
Features: Issues, PRs, Actions, Discussions
GitLab
📦 10M+ projects
Complete DevOps platform with built-in CI/CD
Features: CI/CD, Issues, MRs, Container Registry
SourceForge
📦 500K+ projects
One of the oldest open source repositories
Features: Downloads, Reviews, Community
Bitbucket
📦 10M+ projects
Git solution for professional teams
Features: Pipelines, Integrations, Code Review
🏷️ good first issue
Issues suitable for beginners
🏷️ help wanted
Maintainers need community help
🏷️ documentation
Improve project documentation
🏷️ bug
Fix bugs in the codebase
💼 Build Portfolio
Showcase real-world contributions
🎓 Learn
Learn from experienced developers
🤝 Network
Connect with global developer community
🚀 Career Growth
Improve skills and job prospects
🌟 Recognition
Build reputation in the community
💡 Give Back
Contribute to tools you use daily
1. Find a project that interests you
2. Read the CONTRIBUTING.md file
3. Look for beginner-friendly issues
4. Fork the repository and clone it locally
5. Create a new branch for your changes
6. Make your changes and test thoroughly
7. Submit a pull request with clear description
8. Respond to feedback from maintainers