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description: "As a beginner in open source, these tips were really informative and helpful. Thanks for sharing Michael Fasani Additional tips: When you see an issue, don'"
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[Discussion](https://hashnode.com/posts/5-tips-for-getting-involved-in-open-source-projects-on-github/5f3421050745af167fc14633)

Comment [5 tips for getting involved in open-source projects on GitHub](https://hashnode.com/posts/5-tips-for-getting-involved-in-open-source-projects-on-github/5f3421050745af167fc14633)

[Ruth Ikegah](https://hashnode.com/@ikegah_ruth)

Learning to do things the backend way, Github Star, OSS lover and advocate

[Aug 13, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/5-tips-for-getting-involved-in-open-source-projects-on-github/5f3421050745af167fc14633/comment/5f35beaa1017f7317167ae86)

As a beginner in open source, these tips were really informative and helpful. Thanks for sharing [Michael Fasani](https://hashnode.com/@Fasani)

Additional tips:

-   When you see an issue, don't run away because you have little idea on it, asking questions when you don't understand can go a long way.
    
-   When you join an open-source community, try to introduce yourself stating also where you can help (_being active_)
    

[Michael Fasani](https://hashnode.com/@Fasani)

Principal Front End Developer

[Aug 13, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/5-tips-for-getting-involved-in-open-source-projects-on-github/5f3421050745af167fc14633/comment/5f35beaa1017f7317167ae86#reply-5f35c6de1017f7317167aecc)

Great tips!