An open invitation
A few months ago I tweeted out an open invitation for anyone new to contributing to open source.
If you're new to contributing to open source or @nuxt_js [https://twitter.com/nuxt_js], and want to, let me know. I'd be really happy to have an informal chat, pre-PR review, etc. ❤️
— source [https://twitter.com/danielcroe/status/1630239320375463937]
When people messaged me, I sent through a link so they could book a short call at a time that worked for them.
I was honestly astounded at how many people wanted to chat. People I had never met or encountered. And even people I 'knew' from online. Some wanted to contribute but were entirely new to open source. Some had ideas they wanted the chance to implement. A couple wanted me to 'pitch' Nuxt to them.
WHAT I LEARNED
I had mixed feelings that so many people wanted to talk - at first. Seeing virtually every free day I had be booked for the next month was a little daunting.
Looking back at those calls, I don't regret a single one. A number of people I'd now consider valuable contributors to Nuxt messaged me - and we had a chance to talk for the first time. And I think there were plenty of folk who would be assets to any project.
I've summarised a few thoughts [https://roe.dev/blog/contributing-to-nuxt] about contributing to Nuxt that came out of these calls.
I absolutely want to have an open-door policy in future.
AN OPEN INVITATION
So here's the deal. If you want to have a 10-minute chat about anything, then I would love to talk to you.
Particularly, if you want to be involved in open source and you feel you lack experience or background, please let me know. I will make time for you and I know others will too.
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