About this talk
This talk focuses on the journey of becoming a contributor to open source projects, specifically highlighting the speaker's experience with OpenTelemetry. The speaker shares how they progressed from having no contributions to becoming a project member in just one month, providing a roadmap for new contributors. Key topics include finding the right project, tackling beginner-friendly issues, and the importance of mentorship and sponsorship, particularly for underrepresented groups. Attendees will gain actionable insights and encouragement to explore the open source community and start their own contribution journey.
