Shafiya Adzhani
Software engineer at a fintech company. Recently graduated software developer with 6 years of learning Python. A beginner Django contributor who loves web development and has a keen interest in databases. Proudly participated in Djangonaut Space as the only Indonesian in the cohort (hope to see more!). Aspires to see more APAC community members participate in open source.
Session
For beginners, contributing to open source can seem like a daunting mystery. "Which project should I contribute to? Is contributing limited to coding, or can I design as well? If I decide to code, which part should I fix? How can I replicate bugs in my environment?" These questions can be overwhelming. But worry not, Django is a perfect starting point for familiarizing ourselves with open source. If you know Python and web development with HTML and JavaScript, you're already set! Many tutorials on how to contribute to Django are available online.
What if we prefer to ask someone who knows better? In that case, good news! Djangonaut Space is a fun place for everyone to explore open source together in a group. Participants will work in groups based on their interests. Are you interested in the Django Core codebase, or do you prefer working with third-party packages? Not only will we deepen our technical skills, but we will also learn from experienced Django leaders on how to sustainably work with open source. We will share personal experiences of navigating the Django codebase and explore how Djangonaut Space can enhance this journey.