Looks like our BoF has been accepted! \o/

The timing sounds a bit problematic though - I think Marc you mentioned you would leave mid-day Sunday, no? On my side I could come on Saturday, but not Sunday, as I have to take an airplane to the US on that day. Should we ask to change the time?

Xavier.

On Fri, Jan 17, 2025, at 04:54, FOSDEM 2025 wrote:

FOSDEM 2025

FOSDEM 2025 BOFs now scheduled

FOSDEM BOFs are now scheduled and published on our website.

If the time allocated to yours needs to be changed, reply to this email with the earliest alternative day and time and when to avoid and we'll should be able to move it to a better slot for you.

  • Your session “How to Become a Contributor? An Open Source Masterclass BOF” will take place at 02-01, 17:00 in aw1121 (BOF - Track A, program@fosdem.org).

Full proposal content:

Proposal title: How to Become a Contributor? An Open Source Masterclass BOF

Abstract: Want to get more involved in open source and understand better how to contribute? Making your first contributions can be a daunting prospect, regardless of technical background. But fear not! This burd of a feather welcomes those who want a gentle introduction to the topic, and will equip you with what you need to get up to speed.

We will demystify the process of contributing to an open source project, offering insights from the Open Source Masterclass MOOC https://opensourcemasterclass.org/ and several major open source projects and contributors. Whether you're aiming to submit code, improve documentation, or participate in discussions, you'll learn key strategies for making your first contribution meaningful and accepted by the community.

Open source projects are the backbone of innovation in today's technology landscape, and contributing to them can be a fulfilling and career-enhancing experience. However, taking that first step into an active project can seem overwhelming.

We will explore the different types of contributions valued by open source communities: from code and documentation to community support and quality assurance. You will gain knowledge about the importance of communication, how to interact with project maintainers, and ways to align contributions with the current needs and priorities of the project.

Furthermore, this session will touch upon the practical aspects of the open source contribution lifecycle, including how to stay motivated, deal with feedback or rejection, and find mentorship opportunities within the community.

Notes: Project URL: https://opensourcemasterclass.org/

Language: en

Software license(s): CC-BY-SA

All presentations will be recorded and made available under Creative Commons licences, CC-By-SA or CC-By. Please confirm that you agree to this.: Yes

I have read the FOSDEM Code of Conduct and agree to abide by it.: Yes

talk slug: open-source-masterclass

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