Should I contribute to open source before my first job?

3 pointsby jobhdezalmost 3 years ago

Should I contribute to open source before my first software engineering job so I can get experience working on a large unfamiliar codebase? Like experience adding features and fixing bugs. Thanks

3 comments

gus_massaalmost 3 years ago

I don't think it's mandatory, but do it if you enjoy it. Try to start with projects you are already using, and with small fixes. You never know if your idea is not in the direction the maintainer wants, or if the maintainer is just a moron.<p>Which OS projects are you using?

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rdubs333almost 3 years ago

Not sure why you junior devs asking questions on here keep getting down voted but yes that is a great way to learn the SDLC and get some experience.

navyadalmost 3 years ago

Sure, certainly, that will be good.