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Open Source 101

Understand what open source is, why it matters, and how to be a part of it — no experience needed.

📅 TBA

🎓 Led by: amFOSS

🕐 Schedule: Timings and registration details will be announced in the official agenda.

Demystify Open Source

Understand what open source is, why it matters, and how to be a part of it — no experience needed.

Master Essential Tools

Learn Git and GitHub through step-by-step, hands-on guidance with version control and collaboration workflows.

Make Your First Contribution

Find beginner-friendly projects, understand contribution flow, and submit your first Pull Request.

Join the Community

Explore open-source etiquette and best practices for engaging with global developer communities.

Learning Outcomes

Core open-source concepts, licenses, and philosophy

Intro to Git: version control, branching, committing, and merging

GitHub basics: repositories, issues, pull requests, and workflows

Finding beginner-friendly projects to contribute to

Community etiquette and best practices

Who Should Attend

Students from any discipline

Newcomers to programming or tech

Curious minds exploring open source

Anyone ready to make their first FOSS contribution