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Deep Dive Open Source Contribution | Only Dust
Session 1: Opening & Welcome Address (9:00 AM - 9:30 AM EAT)
Welcome by H.E.R. DAO team
Overview of Only Dust and its impact on open-source development
Importance of open-source contributions in Web3
Session 2: Introduction to Only Dust & Stellar Issues (9:30 AM - 10:30 AM EAT)
Walkthrough of the Only Dust platform: navigating the dashboard, finding projects, and understanding contribution guidelines
Deep dive into Stellar ongoing issues and how developers can contribute
Live demo on setting up a development environment for Stellar contributions
Session 3: Hands-On Open Source Contributions (Part 1) (10:30 AM - 12:30 PM EAT)
Guided onboarding to open-source issues
Breakout rooms for cohort-based hands-on contribution
Support from mentors and experienced contributors
Lunch Break (12:30 PM - 1:30 PM EAT)
Session 4: Exploring Other Open Source Projects (1:30 PM - 3:00 PM EAT)
Overview of additional open-source projects available on Only Dust
How to find and assess issues suitable for beginners and intermediate developers
Contribution best practices: writing good PRs, understanding maintainers’ expectations
Session 5: Open Q&A & Feedback (3:00 PM - 3:30 PM EAT)
Participants share their experiences and challenges
Q&A with maintainers and Only Dust team
Session 6: Project Showcasing & Contributor Highlights (3:30 PM - 4:30 PM EAT)
Participants present their contributions
Feedback from project maintainers
Recognizing outstanding contributors
Session 7: Closing & Next Steps (4:30 PM - 5:00 PM EAT)
Summary of the event
Encouraging continued contributions beyond the event
How to stay engaged in the Only Dust open-source community
Closing remarks by H.E.R. DAO & Only Dust teams
Location: Antler, ABC Place, Nairobi