How to Start Working on Open-Source Projects | Step-by-Step Guide to Contributing to Real Projects

Feeling overwhelmed by open-source projects and not sure where to start? In this video, I walk you through a step-by-step process for finding and contributing to open-source projects, using the OpenMRS health tech platform as a real-world example.
This guide is especially helpful for UX designers, beginners, and non-developers who want to work on real projects, build a strong portfolio, and collaborate with global open-source communities. You’ll learn how to explore project documentation, understand GitHub repositories, find beginner-friendly issues, and start contributing with confidence.
Whether you’re new to open source, GitHub, or health tech projects, this video will give you a clear roadmap to get started without feeling overwhelmed.

What You’ll Learn:

How to approach open-source projects step by step
How to find beginner-friendly tasks on GitHub
How UX designers can contribute to open source
How to start contributing using OpenMRS as an example
How to build real-world experience through open source

Who This Video Is For:
UX designers & UX researchers
Beginners in open source
Students & career switchers
Designers looking for real projects

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