From 26e92182c7fa84b75602738bf0b2149db026a2ab Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: "Nebyat Bekele(hetu)" <64023691+Nebyat19@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:03:30 +0300
Subject: [PATCH] Add guide on where to start contributing to open source

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 ## You did it! 🎉
 
 Whether you just made your first open source contribution, or you're looking for new ways to contribute, we hope you're inspired to take action. Even if your contribution wasn't accepted, don't forget to say thanks when a maintainer put effort into helping you. Open source is made by people like you: one issue, pull request, comment, or high-five at a time.
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+## Where to Start Contributing to Open Source 🌟
+
+1. **Pick a project** you're passionate about.  
+2. Look for **"Good First Issues"** on GitHub.  
+3. **Learn Git & GitHub** basics.  
+4. **Start small**—fix typos, improve docs, or tackle simple bugs.  
+5. Join the community and **ask for help** when needed.
+
+Ready to start? Let's contribute! 🚀