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title: "Comment by Shai Almog on \"Correcting Existing Notions Beginners have about Open-source\" | Hashnode"
description: "Well said. As a maintainer I love supporting beginners making their first steps in OSS. It's very satisfying when you see the growth over the years from the"
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[Discussion](https://hashnode.com/posts/correcting-existing-notions-beginners-have-about-open-source/6169634b18374f257327a6f4)

Comment [Correcting Existing Notions Beginners have about Open-source](https://hashnode.com/posts/correcting-existing-notions-beginners-have-about-open-source/6169634b18374f257327a6f4)

[Shai Almog](https://hashnode.com/@talktotheduck)

[Oct 18, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/correcting-existing-notions-beginners-have-about-open-source/6169634b18374f257327a6f4/comment/616d7f6e441bd36daa95862f)

Well said. As a maintainer I love supporting beginners making their first steps in OSS. It's very satisfying when you see the growth over the years from the first hesitant issues to the ambitious PRs down the road.

[atinuke oluwabamikemi kayode](https://hashnode.com/@Iambami)

[Oct 18, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/correcting-existing-notions-beginners-have-about-open-source/6169634b18374f257327a6f4/comment/616d7f6e441bd36daa95862f#reply-616dd48f5d62b71524dd0c31)

Of course, the way I started with taking up little issues and now creating issues. The journey into OSS has been amazing. Thanks for your comment [Shai Almog](https://hashnode.com/@talktotheduck)💛