Getting Started with Open Source Beginner 24m
Finding and Evaluating Projects
Learn how to find your first project using discovery tools, understanding labels, and identifying beginner-friendly tasks.
Learning outcomes
- Use discovery tools to find beginner-friendly open source projects.
- Interpret standard GitHub labels like 'good first issue'.
- Evaluate a project's health and welcoming nature for new contributors.
Prerequisites
Open source basics
Cite this lesson
APA
Open Source Guides (2026). Finding and Evaluating Projects. UC OSPO Network. https://opensource.guide/how-to-contribute/
BibTeX
@misc{how_to_contribute_to_open_source_2026,
author = {{Open Source Guides}},
title = {Finding and Evaluating Projects},
year = {2026},
publisher = {UC OSPO Network},
url = {https://opensource.guide/how-to-contribute/}
}