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DESCRIPTION:Thinking about contributing to an open source project? Does it 
 seem daunting\, or maybe you feel it's too late to start? You might be sur
 prised to learn how accessible it is—and how quickly you can make an imp
 act.\n\nIn this session\, I'll share my journey as a first-time contributo
 r to OpenTelemetry\, detailing how I went from no contributions to becomin
 g a project member in just one month. I'll provide a clear roadmap from in
 itial interest to a successful contribution\, giving you actionable tips o
 n finding the right project and tackling those "good first-time issues." W
 e'll explore the crucial role of mentorship and sponsorship\, especially f
 or individuals from underrepresented groups\, and how the supportive OpenT
 elemetry community can guide you through the process. And other communitie
 s will too.\n\nI aim to inspire you—whether you're from an underrepresen
 ted background or believe your chance to contribute has passed—to take t
 he plunge and discover the rewarding world of open source. You'll leave wi
 th actionable insights and the confidence to begin your contribution journ
 ey.
DTSTAMP:20260417T130201Z
LOCATION:Hall A
SUMMARY:The 50+ First-Timer: My OpenTelemetry Contribution and How Your Ope
 n Source Journey Can Also Start Today - Imma Valls
URL:https://cfp.openfest.org/openfest-2025/talk/WAKHZG/
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