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title: The Battle of Open Source
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As someone new to software development contributing to open source projects can seem daunting and downright terrifying.
As someone new to software development, contributing to open source projects can seem daunting and downright terrifying.
Learning software development has been an unexpected journey that I have had the pleasure of taking. Having the support from
my family members and friends has made the journey less of a challenge even, so it has not been an easy road. I've hit many road blocks in my path but I keep challenging myself every day. I’ve read many articles suggesting that as a junior software developer it is important to contribute to open sources. I've searched the innerwebs for an open source project that I felt I could tackle easily.
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## Lessons Learned
Even though the above paragraph might seem a little off putting do not fret. Yes, Open Source Projects are nothing to take lightly its a serious business. Take your time, read the documentation or readme's, do research, and never ever give up or stop learning. No matter if you are a beginner or a seasoned developer there will always be something new to learn.
Even though the above paragraph might seem a little off putting, do not fret. Open Source Projects are nothing to take lightly, it's a serious business so take your time, read the documentation and readme's, do research, and never ever give up or stop learning. No matter if you are a beginner or a seasoned developer, there will always be something new to learn.
## Here are a couple of articles to keep you motivated:
* https://medium.freecodecamp.org/i-made-my-first-open-source-contribution-within-200-days-and-how-you-can-too-4d5bdbd63fad
* https://opensource.com/article/17/5/making-your-first-open-source-contribution
* https://medium.com/ifme/my-first-open-source-contribution-68c86de88af9
* [I made my first open source contribution within 200 days (and how you can too)](https://medium.freecodecamp.org/i-made-my-first-open-source-contribution-within-200-days-and-how-you-can-too-4d5bdbd63fad)
* [Making your first open source contribution](https://opensource.com/article/17/5/making-your-first-open-source-contribution)
* [My First Open Source Contribution](https://medium.com/ifme/my-first-open-source-contribution-68c86de88af9)