Welcome to Open Source

If you have ever looked at an open-source repository and thought:

“This looks cool, but I have no idea where to start”

This documentation is for you.

You do not need to be an expert. You do not need to know everything. You only need curiosity and the courage to try.

What is open source?

Open source means the code is public.

Anyone can:

• Read it
• Use it
• Improve it
• Fix mistakes

Most of the software you use every day exists because strangers helped strangers on the internet.

What you will learn here

By the end of this documentation, you will know how to:

• Read an open-source repository without fear
• Find beginner-friendly issues
• Fork a project correctly
• Create a clean feature branch
• Make meaningful commits
• Open a pull request with confidence

You will also learn how to think like a contributor, not just copy commands.

Who this is for

This project is designed for:

• Beginners who know basic Git and GitHub
• Students who want real-world experience
• Developers tired of tutorial-only learning

If you can use git clone, you belong here.

How to use this documentation

Read slowly. Try everything locally. Break things. Fix them.

Open source is learned by doing, not watching.

When you are ready, head to the Installation page.