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# [Beginner's Guide To Making First Open Source Contribution. (1/2)](https://ololade.hashnode.dev/beginners-guide-to-making-first-open-source-contribution-12?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

The thought of contributing to Open Source projects as a beginner can be daunting and as a result of this, a lot of people new to programming shy away from Open Source contributions. In this post, I'll walk you through making your first Open Source c...

Aug 9, 2020 · 3 min read · ololade.hashnode.dev  
Updated Oct 5, 2020  
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## Written by

[Ololade](https://hashnode.com/@Lolyparty)

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## Responses 4

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[Bolaji Ayodeji](https://hashnode.com/@bolajiayodeji)

[Aug 13, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/beginners-guide-to-making-first-open-source-contribution-12/5f2f76ac3b12e25afe3e51f1/comment/5f35236e8a968b2ce75d4aed)

Really love this, thanks for sharing!

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

[Aug 12, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/beginners-guide-to-making-first-open-source-contribution-12/5f2f76ac3b12e25afe3e51f1/comment/5f340a150745af167fc144b8)

Thank you for making this understandable

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

[Aug 9, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/beginners-guide-to-making-first-open-source-contribution-12/5f2f76ac3b12e25afe3e51f1/comment/5f3036391f45b574e7245611)

Great article [Ololade](https://hashnode.com/@Lolyparty)! With easy and explanatory steps!

[Ololade](https://hashnode.com/@Lolyparty)

[Aug 9, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/beginners-guide-to-making-first-open-source-contribution-12/5f2f76ac3b12e25afe3e51f1/comment/5f3036391f45b574e7245611#reply-5f30427e12aa1d7a763aee52)

Thank you, Ruth.

[Edidiong Asikpo (Didi)](https://hashnode.com/@didicodes)

[Aug 9, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/beginners-guide-to-making-first-open-source-contribution-12/5f2f76ac3b12e25afe3e51f1/comment/5f3033851f45b574e724551c)

This is a great piece for anyone who wants to learn how to make their first open source contribution. Amazing article [Ololade](https://hashnode.com/@Lolyparty).

[Ololade](https://hashnode.com/@Lolyparty)

[Aug 9, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/beginners-guide-to-making-first-open-source-contribution-12/5f2f76ac3b12e25afe3e51f1/comment/5f3033851f45b574e724551c#reply-5f3042c312aa1d7a763aee58)

Thank you, Edidiong.

[Godstime Onyibe](https://hashnode.com/@Godstime)

[Oct 1, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/beginners-guide-to-making-first-open-source-contribution-12/5f2f76ac3b12e25afe3e51f1/comment/5f3033851f45b574e724551c#reply-5f760f4bb7a1d82bf9b34eae)

Nice one But this article is like when a lecturer teaches their student 1 + 1 but in examination they will see 1x² + x¾ \* u.

Why did I say so. I don't always see typographical error in project so that I can contribute on it. When one add article to a project hacktober team will reject it and so on.