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How do you guys actually contribute to open source on GitHub?

I’ve got basic experience with Git and coding, but I’m a bit stuck on how to go from “I can code” to actually contributing to real projects.

Do you just pick an issue and start working on it? Or is there a proper process I should follow (like contacting maintainers first, etc.)?

Also, how did you find your first project to contribute to?

Would appreciate any advice or personal experiences.