Contributing to open source software not only helps the open source community. It helps you too:

1. By looking at other developers’ code you can learn a lot.
2. Documenting code makes you think critically about what the code does. You will find over time that writing good documentation that helps you use someone else’s software will help you better document your own workflows.
3. You may feel shy about using git and github. Contributing to open source software on github will help you beef up your git skills!
4. Build your online technical presense. It’s true that your github profile can be a testament to some of your technical skills. Build your online presense early by putting your work online.

Homework for this week

Your homework for this week will be entirely on Canvas. Follow the videos on canvas to hone your github skills. Use the links below to help you complete the homework.