Introduction to Open Source
This course will prepare you to make your first contribution to an open source project on GitHub. We will talk through examples of open source projects and their general skeleton, including how to read and write README’s, find licenses, and create and respond to public GitHub issues. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:
Explain where open source projects are hosted and how to read an open source project’s standard documentation.
Find good first contributions to an open source project’s community, usually through the GitHub issues tab.
Contribute to an open source project through code, documentation, or even reporting bugs.
Learn some common licenses used in open source projects like GPL, MIT, and Apache.
Create and maintain your own open source project.
Course Details
- Modules: 6
- Hours: 3
- Free
About this course
How it works
Step one
Go to the course overview page, enrol in the course, and begin learning in the online classroom.
Step two
Develop skills by watching short videos and code walkthroughs, completing quizzes, and working on hands-on exercises.
Step three
Make progress towards your career goals by enrolling in one of Coursera's Specialisation Programs and get personalized feedback as you work on hands-on projects.
