What's a good open source project on GitHub for beginners to contribute to?

There are several open-source projects on GitHub that are beginner-friendly and welcome contributions from newcomers. Here are a few examples:

1. **First Contributions**: This project is specifically designed to help beginners make their first contribution to open source. It provides a step-by-step guide and a simple contribution process to get started.

   - GitHub repository: [first-contributions/first-contributions](https://github.com/first-contributions/first-contributions)

https://www.profitablegatecpm.com/yah8xf0xzn?key=ae7c048695ec9b8e2e7a31543ae56e4a

2. **Good First Issues**: This repository curates a list of open issues from various open-source projects that are suitable for beginners to tackle. It's a great place to find beginner-friendly tasks.

   - GitHub repository: [good-first-issue/good-first-issue](https://github.com/good-first-issue/good-first-issue)

3. **Up For Grabs**: Similar to Good First Issues, Up For Grabs collects open issues from different projects that are labeled as "up for grabs" or "help wanted," making it easy for beginners to find tasks to work on.

   - GitHub repository: [up-for-grabs/up-for-grabs.net](https://github.com/up-for-grabs/up-for-grabs.net)

4. **Hacktoberfest**: Hacktoberfest is an annual event that encourages participation in open source throughout October. Many projects tag issues specifically for Hacktoberfest, making them beginner-friendly.

   - GitHub repository: [hacktoberfest/hacktoberfest](https://github.com/hacktoberfest/hacktoberfest)

5. **Awesome First PR Opportunities**: This repository curates a list of projects and resources that offer opportunities for first-time contributors. It includes projects with clear contribution guidelines and welcoming communities.

   - GitHub repository: [MunGell/awesome-for-beginners](https://github.com/MunGell/awesome-for-beginners)

Before contributing to any project, make sure to read the contribution guidelines and familiarize yourself with the project's codebase and practices. Additionally, don't hesitate to ask questions or seek help from the project maintainers or the community if you encounter any difficulties.

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A great place to start for beginners looking to contribute to open-source projects on GitHub is the repository MunGell/awesome-for-beginners1. It’s a curated list of projects that are friendly to newcomers and often label issues with tags like good first issue or first-timers-only to help you find your way.

Here are a few projects from that list across different programming languages:

https://www.profitablegatecpm.com/yah8xf0xzn?key=ae7c048695ec9b8e2e7a31543ae56e4a

.NET:

Legerity1 - A framework for speeding up the development of automated UI tests.

MvvmCross1 - A cross-platform MVVM framework for solutions including Xamarin and Windows.

C#:

Cake1 - A cross-platform build automation system with a C# DSL.

osu!1 - A popular music rhythm game.

C++:

electron1 - Build cross-platform desktop apps with web technologies.

Godot Engine1 - A 2D and 3D cross-platform game engine.

JavaScript:

freeCodeCamp2 - Offers coding challenges and projects for web development.

Mozilla WebDocs2 - Focuses on documenting web technologies.

These projects not only have a welcoming community but also provide a good starting point for beginners to understand the workflow of open-source contributions. Remember to read the CONTRIBUTING.md file in each project for guidelines on how to contribute effectively. Happy coding!