Welcome to First Code Collaboration! π This repository is designed for developers of all levels to make their first open-source contribution using their favorite programming language. π»β¨
Whether you're an experienced programmer or just getting started, this is the perfect place to make your first contribution and showcase your skills!
Follow these simple steps to participate:
- Click on the Fork button at the top right of this repository.
- Clone your fork to your local machine using:
git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/FirstCodeCollaboration.git
- Navigate to the repository folder:
cd FirstCodeContribution
- Open the
CONTRIBUTING.md
file. - Add your name and GitHub link in the following format:
- [Your Name](https://github.com/yourusername)
- Save the file.
- Navigate to the
languages/
folder. - Find the folder for your programming language (e.g.,
python/
,javascript/
)- If your language is missing, create a new folder for it!
- Open the README.md or instructions file inside the folder.
- Follow the given instructions and solve the problem inside the corresponding code file (e.g.,
python.py
,javascript.js
).
- Stage your changes:
git add .
- Commit your changes with a meaningful message:
git commit -m "Added my name and solved the problem in Python"
- Push your changes to your forked repository:
git push origin main
- Go to the original repository on GitHub.
- Click on "Compare & pull request"
- Provide a brief description of your changes.
- Click "Create pull request".
- Your contribution can be as simple as printing your name or as creative as implementing a small function.
- Be respectful and follow good coding practices.
- If you have any questions, feel free to open an issue.