Comment on Ask HN: Do you contribute to open source? Why? Why not?Comments−r_singh6yDo I contribute to open source?Seldom (<10 PRs merged)Why?- When I discover issues in an otherwise active library or starter, I fix them and submit a PR- When I need a minor feature in a library and the codebase is readable- When I study online courses, I submit PRs with notes and solutions to help others (and myself with motivation)Why not?- Because it's a thankless job (not getting paid for contributions)- Because of lack of expertise
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Do I contribute to open source?
Seldom (<10 PRs merged)
Why?
- When I discover issues in an otherwise active library or starter, I fix them and submit a PR
- When I need a minor feature in a library and the codebase is readable
- When I study online courses, I submit PRs with notes and solutions to help others (and myself with motivation)
Why not?
- Because it's a thankless job (not getting paid for contributions)
- Because of lack of expertise