I'm also just getting started with coding and recently came across the idea of contributing to open source. At first, I had no clue where to begin, but after doing a bit of digging, I realized you don’t need to work for a company to contribute.

What I’ve been doing is checking out projects on GitHub that seem interesting—especially ones using the language I’m learning. I look for issues labeled “good first issue” or “beginner friendly.” Those are perfect for people like us who are just starting out.

You don’t need to be an expert. You can help by fixing small bugs, improving documentation, or even just asking if there’s something you can do. Most open source communities are super welcoming and happy to guide you.

So yeah, if you’re thinking of jumping in, go for it! We’re all learning. Good luck!