Request & make "first-timer-only" issues for newcomers

[cesswairimu]

(This issue is in continuation of #9083 )

Hi everyone!

We, at Public Lab, are known for welcoming new contributors into the Open Source world but a number of times, newcomers were not able to find first-timers-only issues to start their journey or face troubles making their first contribution with us.

Reasons being:

Lack of first-timers-only issues
Struggle in finding the good issue to start and lack of enough support?
We are working on both of the above aspects to support and help the maximum number of people to take their first step in their OSS journey with us, through our various projects but we need more support for this. So, this is a call to all the Public Lab members to try and create a first-timers-issue for someone who wants to start their journey and waiting for an FTO being assigned to them.

If you are a Outreachy or GSoC applicant please mention below as we will be giving these applicants priority in the next couple of weeks

If you are interested in creating first-timers-only issue, follow these instructions:

Browse through the publiclab.org and see if there's a bug which can be easily solved
Solve this issue but don't create a PR this time, instead create a FTO issue
Click on this link to start creating a new issue
We follow a specific template for FTO issues, so copy the template from here
Edit the issue body to add the goal of the issue, code snippet required, file to be updated, add screenshots(if required). Don't add code snippet required to solve in case, the issue just requires minor HTML or CSS change or equivalent.
Add a catchy and relevant title to the issue but don't include "FTO" , "first-timers-only" or equivalent in title
Get the issue you just created labeled by mentioning @publiclab/reviewers or @publiclab/plots2-reviewers.
If you have labeling privileges, feel free to do so yourself but ensure that you have used FTO template.
If you are not able to mention the above-mentioned teams, and doesn't have labeling privileges, then drop a line in Gitter channel - https://gitter.im/publiclab/publiclab or mention @jywarren @cesswairimu @emilyashley @SidharthBansal and any one of us will surely follow-up with you. You can also mention any other member, you can think of with labeling privileges.
It's time to invite a new contributor to your issue. If there are unchecked names in the below list, then those people are still looking for FTO issue to start with, so mention them in your FTO by writing - This issue is created for @[contributor-name]. Thanks!
Also, if you see, a new contributor is looking for an issue, feel free to point them to your FTO

Contributors looking for first-timers-only (FTO) issues

• @Ayush0730
• @osaf96
• @Amishakumari544
• @kaylawoodbury
• @Jordan-Rob
• @sakshamlamba109
• @prathamesh-borse
• @Rutumbhara
• @steves14
• @perveen-neha
• @max-keviv
• @Josiassejod1
• @yannaung
• @DalilaBA
• @aummishra
• @Aokison
• @arushisinha09
• @vacom13
• @micahweston

To first-time contributors: If you are looking for FTO and want your name to be added to the above list then, feel free to comment below to show your interest. If you are looking for working on a specific language/framework, mention that too in your comment.

To Public Lab members who have comment edit privileges: Please add names of newcomers who have shown into for FTO in the below comments. Also, add the names of other newcomers who are looking for FTO and shown their interest by commenting on other issues.

For any query, feel free to ask below or at Public Lab Gitter channel - https://gitter.im/publiclab/publiclab

[Ayush0730]

Hi! I am looking to contribute to FTO issues

[cesswairimu]

Hi @Ayush0730, welcome...added your name to the list and we will ping you when we one is available. Thanks

[aummishra]

Hello! I am looking to contribute to FTO issues, Preferable language C++.

[arushisinha09]

Hey , I'm interested in contributing towards FTO issues .

[cesswairimu]

Hi @arushisinha09, I have added your name list.
hi @aummishra, we don't have any C++ projects at the moment, most of the PublicLab projects are in javascript and ruby, I have added you name to list too please let me know if thats okay with you. A big welcome to you both

[osaf96]

Hi there, I want to start contributing to the community. My prefer language is javascript. Please add me to the list and if there is something i can do please let me know. Thanks

[govindgoel]

Okay sure @osaf96

[Amishakumari544]

Hi, I want to start contributing to the community starting with FTO issues. My prefer language is Javascript and Ruby. Please add me to the list and if there is something I can contribute please.

[17sushmita]

@Amishakumari544, added your name to the list. Will soon get you an FTO when it is available. Thanks :)

[unnati914]

Welcome @Amishakumari544 to the community 💯

[Amishakumari544]

Welcome @Amishakumari544 to the community

Thank you @unnati914 😄

[noi5e]

Hi everyone, I created an FTO here: #9919

I believe @Josiassejod1 is the first name on the list, so I think you get to claim it first(?) Please let us know if you're not interested, so I can free it up for someone else.

Everyone else who's waiting on an FTO, I'm going to create 3-4 more in the next few days, so please keep your eyes peeled!

[TildaDares]

@yannaung There's an open issue in #9928

[TildaDares]

@Aokison There's one for you in #9926

[sakshamlamba109]

Hey there!
Please add me to the list

[prathamesh-borse]

Hello, great community members of @publiclab 🤝 .
I am new to this community and want to start contributing to the community starting with FTO issues. My preferred language is Java and HTML. Please add me to the list and if there is something I can contribute, please. 🙌 💯

[Rutumbhara]

Hi there!!
I want to start contributing to the community starting with FTO issues. My preferred languages are C++ and HTML. Please add me to the list .

[steves14]

Hello! I'd like to try contributing to a FTO issue!

[DalilaBA]

Hi, I want to start contributing to the community starting with FTO issues. My prefer language and frameworks are Javascript , Ruby/Ruby on Rails. Please add me to the list and if there is something I can contribute please.

[cesswairimu]

Hi, and welcome @prathamesh-borse @Rutumbhara, @steves14, @DalilaBA. Adding your names to the list. Thanks

[prathamesh-borse]

@cesswairimu Thanks for adding my name in the list 👍

[perveen-neha]

hi, i want to start contributing to the community starting with FTO issues. i know java (begginer-intermediate), HTML and CSS. Please add my name to the list . Please

[DalilaBA]

@cesswairimu Hi, the name added on the list is wrong !, please can you fix it

[cesswairimu]

Sorry about that @DalilaBA, updated...thanks

[Ash-KODES]

Hello! I'd like to try contributing to a FTO issue!

[micahweston]

Hello! I would love to contribute to a FTO issue!

Thank you,

[max-keviv]

hello there,
I want to be part of the Public Lab and contribute to its mission

[noi5e]

Hi @micahweston @max-keviv or anyone else that is still looking for an FTO:

I've created an issue at #10000 (a nice round number!). Please leave a comment there to claim it!

EDIT: claimed by @aummishra!

[Tlazypanda]

Hey folks! also noting #9978 is also available 💯

[vacom13]

Hi! I would like to start contributing to FTO issues. I know html, css, python and have experience with flask and bootstrap. Please add me to the list.

[Tlazypanda]

Sure @vacom13 we currently have some ftos open that you can start working on right away as noted in the comments above or you can directly view them under the issues tab with tags - first-timers-only ✌️ example: #10001 #10002

[vacom13]

Okay thank you!

[micahweston]

@noi5e @Tlazypanda I missed out on the open FTOs it looks like they have all had a pull request submitted. If there are anymore FTOs that pop up, I would love to take a shot! My preferred languages are Python, or JavaScript.

Thank you!

[max-keviv]

@Tlazypanda could you please add me to this list

[siddhartharao17]

Looking to contribute to FTO issues. New to open source contributions. I'm most comfortable in python, flask and bash.

[hey-sameer]

Hi! i would like to contribute to the FTOs. please add my name to the list.

[khushalsonawat]

Looking forward to making contributions to the FTO issues. Please add my name to the list :)
My preferred language is python, C++. Also, if there are issues related to some new tech, please let me know about them too. I'm excited to learn!!

[bikmazefe]

Hey there! I also would like to contribute to FTO issues in Ruby.

[johnpaul18]

Hi! I want to contribute to FTO issues, I have knowledge in web development(HTML, CSS, JavaScript, NodeJs, and PHP) add me to the list thankyou!

[Tlazypanda]

Hey everyone! just noting that issues #10102 #10103 #10104 #10105 #10106 are now available to contribute 🎉

[harshil202]

Hey I am interested in FTO issues

please add me

[Vishal01-git]

Hii! I am looking to contribute to FTO issues.

[StephNathai]

Hi! I'm interested in contributing to a FTO issue as well, thank you!

[Ash-KODES]

HI! I am looking forward to contribute to FTO
THANK YOU:))

[noi5e]

Closing this issue and continuing it in #10153

Apologies to anyone in this issue who has been waiting for months and not received an issue!

We haven't been on top of maintaining this list, so I think it makes sense to do a reset. If you are still looking for an issue, please leave a comment in #10153 and we'll do our best to get you one soon.

[noi5e]

@Ayush0730 @osaf96 @Amishakumari544 @kaylawoodbury @Jordan-Rob @sakshamlamba109 @prathamesh-borse @Rutumbhara @steves14 @perveen-neha @max-keviv

If you haven't got an FTO issue yet and would still like one, please leave a comment in #10153, and sorry for the bother!

[abhasal]

Hello! I am looking to contribute to first timer issues

[Dapper50]

Hi everyone, please assist I am looking to contribute for first time issues for outreach. I am proficient in HTML /CSS/JavaScript.

[Pragati1419]

Hi @noi5e! I am completely new to open source but I'd love to contribute. I am comfortable with C++, HTML-CSS, Javascript and React. It would be great if I could contribute and can have some experience. So please add me in, Thanks :)