Ask HN: What are some cool Open Source projects that could use a hand?

#1

Post by zaay » Wed, Jun 19, 2013, 2:58 PM UTC

I want to help on any kind of Open Source projects that are innovative and have to much to do, but not enough people. I've never contributed to any Open Source projects, but this community has given me so much that I need to give something back! Please, suggest me where to start.

UPDATE: My skills:

- PHP; OOP

- mySQL

- Advanced Javascript

- iOS

- HTMl5, CSS3

Those are a few skills that I use on daily basis and I've worked with on most of the projects. But I am also willing to learn new skills to help and expand my horizons.

Re: Ask HN: What are some cool Open Source projects that could use a hand?

#2

Post by zzzzz_ » Wed, Jun 19, 2013, 3:14 PM UTC

Perhaps you could start by telling us

- areas you are interested in

- technology / skills you possess

- your experience level

... otherwise I'm not sure what you're expecting people to conjure up! :)

Re: Ask HN: What are some cool Open Source projects that could use a hand?

#3

Post by sebilasse » Wed, Jun 19, 2013, 3:14 PM UTC

RubyJS has currently some beginner to advanced level things to get done. If you're interested in Ruby, JS this project gives you an excellent understanding of both.

Re: Ask HN: What are some cool Open Source projects that could use a hand?

#4

Post by [deleted] » Wed, Jun 19, 2013, 3:21 PM UTC

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Re: Ask HN: What are some cool Open Source projects that could use a hand?

#5

Post by zaay » Wed, Jun 19, 2013, 3:31 PM UTC

zzzzz_ wrote: post #2

Perhaps you could start by telling us - areas you are interested in - technology / skills you possess - your experience level ... otherwise I'm not sure what you're expecting people to conjure up! :)

You are absolutely right. I've made some small update.

Re: Ask HN: What are some cool Open Source projects that could use a hand?

#6

Post by [deleted] » Wed, Jun 19, 2013, 4:14 PM UTC

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Re: Ask HN: What are some cool Open Source projects that could use a hand?

#7

Post by lsiebert » Wed, Jun 19, 2013, 4:47 PM UTC

I've seen several of these posts... is there a cross project website that connects developers to open source projects?

Re: Ask HN: What are some cool Open Source projects that could use a hand?

#8

Post by brum » Wed, Jun 19, 2013, 4:52 PM UTC

I'm also looking for open source projects that could use a hand. I have a years experience in Ruby and am interested in Clojure, going into fourth year as a CS major.

Re: Ask HN: What are some cool Open Source projects that could use a hand?

#9

Post by WasimBhai » Wed, Jun 19, 2013, 5:13 PM UTC

Any recommendations for someone who is well-versed with C++ and Networking?

Re: Ask HN: What are some cool Open Source projects that could use a hand?

#10

Post by s3b » Thu, Jun 20, 2013, 6:56 AM UTC

lsiebert wrote: post #7

I've seen several of these posts... is there a cross project website that connects developers to open source projects?

check out http://openhatch.org/