Prerequisites

Welcome to Dijkstra-Edu 👋
We’re glad you’re interested in contributing.

Dijkstra-Edu is an open, student-driven learning community.
We welcome everyone — from absolute beginners taking their first steps in open source to experienced developers looking to give back.

You do not need to know everything before you start.
What matters most is your willingness to learn, collaborate, and grow together.

Who Can Contribute?

Anyone.

Whether you are:

new to programming or open source
a student learning by building
an experienced developer or mentor

You are welcome here.

Contributor Mindset

We value contributors who:

are curious and eager to learn
ask questions without hesitation
communicate respectfully and clearly
collaborate openly with others
treat feedback as part of the learning process

Mistakes are expected. Learning from them is encouraged.

Helpful (But Not Mandatory) Knowledge

The following skills can make your contribution journey smoother, but none are strict requirements.

Git & GitHub

basic familiarity with repositories, branches, and pull requests
willingness to learn standard open-source workflows

Programming Fundamentals

basic understanding of code and problem-solving
ability to read and experiment with unfamiliar code
interest in writing clean, understandable code

You only need to learn what’s relevant to the project you choose.

Learning & Growth

Dijkstra-Edu is a learning-first organization.

We encourage you to:

explore new technologies at your own pace
read documentation and experiment
improve through feedback and iteration
help others once you’ve learned something

Your growth contributes to the community’s growth.

Getting Started

Start small. Explore the repositories. Pick an issue that interests you.
If you’re unsure where to begin, head to the Getting Started Page. It has an overview of how to get up and running at Dijkstra.

Thank you for being part of Dijkstra-Edu
Let’s learn, build, and grow together.