Getting into Open Source: Three Ways to Contribute

Great ideas!

To those, I'd add just one thought: Most Open Source people are incredibly helpful and friendly. Often times, you can find out where they hang out (IRC, Slack channel, etc.) and get to know them. Once you get some name recognition (after the requisite learning process, of course) you will almost always be welcome to participate.

It really is fun.

Open Source =/= Free