why is it important

• Duh! It's free. 
• Fork -> Fix -> Use
• Potentially 24x7 support
• Best of the minds at work
• Sophisticated

How do i contribute

• Documentation
• Reporting issues
• Bug triage
• Bug fixing
• Writing proposals
• Developing features
• Submitting comments

WHY do i contribute

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Knowledge sharing
• Gratitude
• Respect++

WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME

• Experience
• Fame
• Monetary gains
• Job opportunities

WHERE DO I START?

• Create a Github account
• Go to "Explore" page
• Choose a project of your liking
• Go to "issues" section
• Pick up the easy ones
• Work
• Send a PR

my first and last oss project