Also, does JAD have any open source projects?
Original author: Jamel on Telegram: Telegram: Contact @jamaicandevelopers
Hacktoberfest still has 6 days left. so head to GitHub and find a repo with the hacktoberfest banner, can also search by a language you’re most comfortable with.
read the docs and the contribution guide for info, pick an issue and then ask if you may attack the problem
get the app running, add your fix, run your tests, submit the PR and then it’s just waiting for fo the approval
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Great advice… Hacktoberfest is probably the best time to start.
I also recommend the following:
- pick an open-source project based on the language or framework you’re familiar with and interested in. It will make your life easier.
- find a mentor, collaborator or advisor, it makes the process a whole lot easier and fun.
- get a grasp for the best practices via reading the docs or watch documentations.
follow Jamel advice 
To get started, here are things you will need to get familiar with and setup:
- Git (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkUdhyuRHws)
- Github (https://try.github.io/)
- The environment for the language or framework
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