Git Begin: A web app to find & track your first open-source contributions. Filter GitHub's "good first issues" by language, stars and categories like Web Dev, ML, DevOps. Bookmark interesting issues. Dark mode included. Start your open-source journey today
I've just launched Git Begin, a web app that helps developers find their first open-source issues to work on.
What Git Begin does:
Finds "good first issues" on GitHub
Filters by programming language, project stars, and other criteria
Covers various fields: Web Dev, Mobile Dev, Data Science, ML, DevOps, Cybersecurity, and Documentation
Lets you bookmark issues for later
Works in light or dark mode
I built Git Begin with Remix.js, React, and Tailwind CSS. It's designed to work well on both desktop and mobile.
I made this because finding the right issues to start contributing to open source can be challenging. If you're looking to contribute to open source, or if you maintain a project and want to attract new contributors, Git Begin might be useful for you.
Feel free to try it out and let me know what you think. All feedback is welcome.
Git Begin is a fantastic initiative to lower the barrier for developers wanting to dive into open-source contributions. The ability to filter by language and project stars is particularly useful for aligning with personal interests and skill levels. One suggestion would be to incorporate a mentorship feature where experienced contributors can guide newcomers. This could foster a more supportive community and enhance learning. Overall, the clean design and thoughtful functionality make it a valuable tool for both new contributors and project maintainers. Looking forward to seeing how it evolves!
Congrats! :) Can users create personalized profiles to save and organize their bookmarked issues, or is it a simple bookmarking system?
Great tool for beginners! Would love to see small UI tweaks like the logo of the organizations and expandable ReadMe for the projects to find out what they are about quickly. Otherwise I would have to click through GitHub, leave the site and come back to it many times. Beginners probably also want one of their first projects to be something they find interesting or enjoy helping to build rather than simply an easy issue that fits framework/ language criteria.
I wish something like this had been around when I first started out. You've got my upvote!
Git Begin sounds super helpful! Just checked it out, and it looks like a great way to get started with open source. Nice work, and congrats on the launch!
This is useful, as someone who uses GitHub daily I always wanted to contribute but never really found a project that made sense, I will explore on here for sure.
Good to know about this product really useful for open source contributor to get issues
👏 Congrats on the launch! This is a game-changer! I’m super excited to start using it and see the results.
@sahil38
Hey Sahil,
How do you determine which issues are truly suitable for beginners, given the wide range of project complexities out there?
Have you considered adding any features to help users track their progress or get guidance as they work on their first issues?
Congrats on the launch!
Good idea, as a young developper I don't dare to contribute to unknown project, and I think I'm not the only one !
congrats for the launch!
Git Begin seems like a fantastic tool for simplifying the Git learning curve! The interface looks user-friendly and perfect for beginners. But I have a question: Has anyone tried it yet? How does it compare to other Git tools?🤔
Awesome launch! Git Begin sounds like a great tool for anyone looking to dive into open source. The filtering features will definitely help users find issues that match their skill set.
Congrats on launching Git Begin, @sahil38! 🎉 This is exactly what the community needs to help developers dive into open-source contributions. The filtering by language and project stars is a game changer for those new to the space. Plus, the bookmarking feature means no more losing track of interesting issues!
Using Remix.js, React, and Tailwind CSS is a smart choice for both performance and design. It's great to see such thoughtful tools being created to simplify the onboarding process for new contributors. Can't wait to explore the app and start my open-source journey! Here’s to making contributions more accessible and enjoyable. Upvoting this for sure! 🚀
Congrats on launching Git Begin, @sahil38! This is such an awesome tool for those looking to dive into open source contributions. The filtering options by language and category are super helpful. I love that you've included dark mode—it's a nice touch for late-night coding!
Finding the right "good first issues" can definitely be daunting, and your app seems like it will make the process so much smoother. Definitely excited to give it a try and bookmark some issues. Looking forward to seeing how it evolves! Keep up the great work!
This app is going to make a huge difference for new contributors in the open-source community. Excited to see how this can help many developers kickstart their open-source journey! Keep up the great work!
