Where to Start with Open Source
summary
Builds and runs a small platform called opensauce (opensource.pizza) that maps high‑impact contributors, enforces a workflow requiring a linked issue before a PR with a custom pr compliance action (via GitHub Actions), and uses Discord for onboarding and triage. Shows a concrete triage pattern (one maintainer triaging ~100 issues/day) and reports a measurable outcome: 25 HBCU students placed into internships at GitHub. Argues open source gives job pipelines, mentorship, and repeatable contributor paths.
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chapters (8)
- 0:00Start
- 0:39Knowing Where To Get Started with Open Source
- 3:43My First Open Source Contribution
- 7:11Michael Jordan
- 7:44The Secret Sauce for Mj
- 9:10The Triangle Offense
- 10:14Triage Team
- 11:08Start with the Triage Team
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