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# [Things you should know about Open Source (For begginers) 👨‍💻](https://aritradas.hashnode.dev/things-you-should-know-about-open-source-for-begginers?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

So what is Open Source? So Open Source refers to the source code, freely available to the public for any purpose. It is a collaborative effort where programmers improve the source code and share the changes within the community. Examples of Open Sour...

Aug 11, 2022 · 3 min read · aritradas.hashnode.dev  
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## Written by

[Aritra Das](https://hashnode.com/@aritradas)

@aritradas · India, West Bengal

  
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• Android Developer | Ex. @ZumiCard & @Versefi • I'm an Android Developer who loves to make Native Android Apps • ❤️ to contribute to Open-Source projects and participate in Hackathons.

## Responses 3

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[victor josiah](https://hashnode.com/@Jovick-coder)

[Aug 12, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/things-you-should-know-about-open-source-for-begginers/62f58096fffdab933bde2a8d/comment/62f68f1269fa1793160c095c)

Nice intro

[Prakhar Sinha](https://hashnode.com/@prakhar09)

[Aug 12, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/things-you-should-know-about-open-source-for-begginers/62f58096fffdab933bde2a8d/comment/62f6010a69fa1793160bf092)

Great indeed👍🏻

[Aritra Das](https://hashnode.com/@aritra432)

[Aug 12, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/things-you-should-know-about-open-source-for-begginers/62f58096fffdab933bde2a8d/comment/62f6010a69fa1793160bf092#reply-62f61f40fffdab933bde3f08)

Thanks ❤️

[Binay Shaw 🥑](https://hashnode.com/@binayshaw7777)

[Aug 12, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/things-you-should-know-about-open-source-for-begginers/62f58096fffdab933bde2a8d/comment/62f5bab7fffdab933bde2f27)

A really great intro to Open Source, nice information. Thanks!

[Aritra Das](https://hashnode.com/@aritra432)

[Aug 12, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/things-you-should-know-about-open-source-for-begginers/62f58096fffdab933bde2a8d/comment/62f5bab7fffdab933bde2f27#reply-62f61f35fffdab933bde3efd)

Thank you ❤️