A short, sunlit guide for everyone joining SSoC Season 5 — whether you're shipping your first pull request, mentoring the next generation, or bringing a project to thousands of contributors. Pick your path below and tick off each step at your own pace.
Three paths, one programme. Some steps are shared by everyone — others are written specifically for the way you'll be showing up.
Eleven small acts that take you from “just registered” to “certified open-source contributor.”
Eight steps to set up your shop, gather your contributors, and start reviewing.
Nine steps to publish your project, line up mentors, and ride the analytics dashboard.
Once the programme wraps on August 15th, your certificate will be waiting on the portal. Pin it, post it, paste it on LinkedIn — you earned it.