# [Outreachy Applicant]

2 messages from 2023-10-13 to 2023-10-14. Participants: estherugbiedah@gmail.com, Christian Couder.
Thread: https://gitlist.dev/t/60362

## estherugbiedah@gmail.com, 2023-10-13 18:44

Subject: [Outreachy Applicant]
Message-ID: <355182457.15373219.1697222676128@mail.yahoo.com>
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Hello Git Community,


 I am an Outreachy applicant for the 2023 cohort and I am thrilled to contribute to the Git project.


Having reviewed the available projects, I am particularly interested in this project. I believe that contributing to this project will not only enhance my skills but also allow me to make a meaningful impact.


I am ready and excited to immerse myself in the project and make valuable contributions.


Thank you for your guidance, and I look forward to working together on this exciting journey.


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## Christian Couder, 2023-10-14 16:41

Subject: Re: [Outreachy Applicant]
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Hi,

On Fri, Oct 13, 2023 at 8:44 PM estherugbiedah@gmail.com
<estherugbiedah@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hello Git Community,
>
>  I am an Outreachy applicant for the 2023 cohort and I am thrilled to contribute to the Git project.

Thanks for your interest in Git and welcome to the Git community!

> Having reviewed the available projects, I am particularly interested in this project. I believe that contributing to this project will not only enhance my skills but also allow me to make a meaningful impact.
>
> I am ready and excited to immerse myself in the project and make valuable contributions.

Great, please take a look at the documentation we have on
https://git.github.io/, especially the pages and sections I mention
below.

First, we require that applicants make a small code contribution (we
call that a micro-project) to the Git project. This is explained here:

https://git.github.io/General-Microproject-Information/

and there is information about how to find micro-project ideas.

Now we have recently added a "Thoroughly check your eligibility in the
program" sub-section to that page. Please read it, check your
eligibility and confirm that you meet all the requirements soon.

Then there are links to tutorials and a number of other useful link
for Git developers on this page:

https://git.github.io/Hacking-Git/

Also the following page is useful as it contains more general
information about how to apply:

https://git.github.io/General-Application-Information/

Best,
Christian.

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