Find a Good First Issue
Use GitHub filters to find beginner-friendly open issues and comment on one.
Fork & Clone a Repo
Fork a project, clone it, and set up the local dev environment.
Make a Pull Request
Fix a typo or small bug and raise a PR to get your first contribution.
Improve a README
Find a project with a weak README and add helpful info or setup steps.
Join a GitHub Discussion
Participate in an open-source discussion thread and share suggestions.