Mentoring: First Patch ¶ A beginner’s first patch on a project can be an intimidating and frustrating experience. Clearly documenting the entire process from checkout to accepted patch greatly lowers the barrier for a new contributor, and makes it more likely that they’ll come back for their second patch. Here’s some tips on how to do that. Outline: Talk to the project first Make sure it’s wanted/welcome See if there’s already work in progress, or suggestions Find someone to be you...
