We recommend one of these two methods for running the project on your local machine:

2. Leveraging Visual Studio Code's [Live Server](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ritwickdey.LiveServer) extension.

1. **Install Node.js**.

You can download it from the official [Node.js website](https://nodejs.org/).

```bash

npm install -g docsify-cli

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This course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to contribute to open source projects. It offers engaging exercises to help you begin your journey towards becoming a successful contributor, and even provides an opportunity to get your first pull request merged.

This course is designed to aid people who are interested in becoming open source project maintainers. It guides you through maintainers' best practices and provides resources and tools that help maintainers perform their tasks. This course is equipped with a tutorial for you to get practical.

At the moment, we have the course in the following languages:

- Brazilian Portuguese — work in progress

If you're interested in translating our Intro to Open Source course, fork this repository and add the translation to your forked repository. Then, you can add a link to your translation in the `community-translations.md` file that you can find in the root directory.

1. **Identify target languages**.

The course is divided into chapters, each covering a different aspect of open source:

This chapter provides an introduction to open source, its history, and its importance in today's software development landscape.

In this chapter, you'll learn about the benefits of open source software, such as increased collaboration, faster development, and improved quality.

Discover the key tools and platforms necessary for a successful journey in open source development. From Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration to CodeSee for code visualization and VS Code as your code editor, this chapter provides an overview of how to leverage these essential tools.

This chapter covers finding projects to work on, submitting contributions, onboarding contributors to new projects, and the outcomes after submitting contributions. Tips for finding projects include browsing GitHub and GitLab, following personal interests, joining open source communities, and utilizing platforms like OpenSauced.

This chapter focuses on providing lesser-known strategies and tips for making a lasting impact in the open source community. This chapter provides strategies for finding issues, gaining traction in your open source journey, and leveraging OpenSauced to build your open source resume.

This chapter explains the non-coding and coding types of contributions involved with open source projects.

As this is the beginning of your open source journey, we've also provided additional information in these chapters:

As you work through the course, we encourage you to experiment with the tools and concepts covered in each chapter. The best way to learn is by doing, so try contributing to an open source project or building your project from scratch!

One of the unique features of this course is that it guides you to build your open source resume using OpenSauced. OpenSauced is a platform that helps you track and showcase your open source contributions, making it easier to get noticed by potential employers and collaborators.

- [How to Contribute to Open Source](how-to-contribute-to-open-source.md)

- [The Secret Sauce](the-secret-sauce.md)

- [Types of Open Source Contributions](types-of-contributions.md)

- [Conclusion](conclusion.md)

- [Glossary](glossary.md)

Throughout this course, we've covered a range of topics designed to help you understand and navigate the world of open source:

By understanding these concepts and applying the strategies we've discussed, you'll be well-equipped to embark on a successful open source journey.

With the knowledge and tools you've gained from this course, you're ready to dive into the world of open source and start making meaningful contributions. Here are some next steps to help you continue your open source journey:

6. **Share your experiences**: Document your open source journey by writing blog posts, creating tutorials, or giving presentations. This will not only help others learn from your experiences but also establish you as a thought leader in the open source community.

In conclusion, embarking on an open source journey is a rewarding and enriching experience that can help you develop new skills, connect with like-minded individuals, and make a lasting impact on the projects you work on. With the knowledge and tools you've gained from this course, you're well-prepared to take on the exciting challenges and opportunities that await you in the open source world. So go forth and start contributing – the open source community eagerly awaits your participation!

Congratulations on your first contribution! 🎉

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