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What's the best way to approach Mozilla about getting involved in a project? I'm an undergrad that's interested in getting some more experience contributing to

What's the best way to approach Mozilla about getting involved in a project? I'm an undergrad that's interested in getting some more experience contributing to projects, but not necessarily looking for a full-time internship. I spend time on their IRC, but only #rust.

coyotebush 13y ago
The Mozilla community is very accepting of new volunteer contributors. Ask how you can help! For Rust specifically, I found this: https://github.com/mozilla/rust/wiki/Note-guide-for-new-contributors https://github.com/mozilla/rust/wiki/Note-guide-for-new-cont...
ndesaulniers 13y ago
You don't need to ask permission to get involved. _Everything_ is open source, just write a patch. [0] There's also more ways to contribute than just writing code. [1] Check out some more of our IRC channels. [2] Just don't be afraid to get started, everyone was a noob at some point. The rust team does a great job as marking bugs beginner or easy in their issue tracker. Also, you're handle made me do a double take! [3] [0] http://www.whatcanidoformozilla.org/ http://www.whatcanidoformozilla.org/ [1] http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/contribute/ http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/contribute/ [2] https://wiki.mozilla.org/IRC https://wiki.mozilla.org/IRC [3] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jwz http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jwz
- k__ 13y ago
  I thought about working for Mozilla, too. Is this the normal process? First doing some OSS stuff for them and then applying for a job? They sound like a good company, but they probably only employ the best...
  - Yoric 13y ago
    I work at Mozilla. Having contributed to a FOSS project is not a requirement, although it's a big bonus – note that any FOSS project is taken into consideration, not just Mozilla stuff. Now, if you want to come and do some FOSS with us, you're welcome :) http://client00.chat.mibbit.com/?server=irc.mozilla.org&channel=%23introduction&nick=k___ http://client00.chat.mibbit.com/?server=irc.mozilla.org&chan...)
    - k__ 13y ago
      Ah, I read some of your stuff in the bugtracker/project directory(?) I found the whole thing interesting, but a bit intimidating, because I never did FOSS stuff, code reviews etc. are all new to me. But it's probably a good thing for improving skills. Thank you for the link. :)
dbaupp 13y ago
If you're looking to do something rusty, feel free to ask in #rust, someone will (hopefully) be able to point you at a bug or two.
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coyotebush 13y ago

The Mozilla community is very accepting of new volunteer contributors. Ask how you can help! For Rust specifically, I found this: https://github.com/mozilla/rust/wiki/Note-guide-for-new-contributors https://github.com/mozilla/rust/wiki/Note-guide-for-new-cont...

ndesaulniers 13y ago

You don't need to ask permission to get involved. _Everything_ is open source, just write a patch. [0] There's also more ways to contribute than just writing code. [1] Check out some more of our IRC channels. [2] Just don't be afraid to get started, everyone was a noob at some point. The rust team does a great job as marking bugs beginner or easy in their issue tracker. Also, you're handle made me do a double take! [3] [0] http://www.whatcanidoformozilla.org/ http://www.whatcanidoformozilla.org/ [1] http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/contribute/ http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/contribute/ [2] https://wiki.mozilla.org/IRC https://wiki.mozilla.org/IRC [3] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jwz http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jwz

k__ 13y ago
I thought about working for Mozilla, too. Is this the normal process? First doing some OSS stuff for them and then applying for a job? They sound like a good company, but they probably only employ the best...
- Yoric 13y ago
  I work at Mozilla. Having contributed to a FOSS project is not a requirement, although it's a big bonus – note that any FOSS project is taken into consideration, not just Mozilla stuff. Now, if you want to come and do some FOSS with us, you're welcome :) http://client00.chat.mibbit.com/?server=irc.mozilla.org&channel=%23introduction&nick=k___ http://client00.chat.mibbit.com/?server=irc.mozilla.org&chan...)
  - k__ 13y ago
    Ah, I read some of your stuff in the bugtracker/project directory(?) I found the whole thing interesting, but a bit intimidating, because I never did FOSS stuff, code reviews etc. are all new to me. But it's probably a good thing for improving skills. Thank you for the link. :)

dbaupp 13y ago

If you're looking to do something rusty, feel free to ask in #rust, someone will (hopefully) be able to point you at a bug or two.

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