> If you attempt to contribute to an open source project, you will quickly get feedback on what you're missing. You hope. And if you do, you hope what you are

> If you attempt to contribute to an open source project, you will quickly get feedback on what you're missing. You hope. And if you do, you hope what you are missing is not some semi-arbitrary whim of the particular project you wish to contribute to.[1] I certainly think it is good advice for some people; I do not think it is good blanket advice. I also don't think it is a suggestion that should be tossed out as lightly as some people do. [1] Of course, that could be seen as great practice for dealing with the semi-arbitrary whims of the particular company you will be working for someday.