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Interested in contributing to Git

Subject: Interested in contributing to Git

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5 messages between Oct 1, 2025 and Oct 5, 2025.

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Vedansh singh· Oct 1, 2025, 16:17 UTC · lore

Hi Git community,

My name is Vedansh Singh. I’m an active contributor within the Apache Software Foundation, where I regularly participate in discussions, contribute patches, and review code across several Apache projects.[Cloudstack, Doris, and Apache Root Website]

I’m excited  about contributing to Git.

To get started, I have:

Cloned and built Git from source successfully

Begun studying the key documentation: CodingGuidelines, SubmittingPatches, and MyFirstContribution

Reviewed discussions on the mailing list to better understand project workflows and community norms[Past 3 weeks]

Currently, I’m exploring suitable microprojects to begin contributing. Once I identify one, I’ll share my progress and submit patches for review.

I’m looking forward to learning more from the Git community and contributing meaningfully during this application period.

Regards, Vedansh

Usman Akinyemi· Oct 1, 2025, 16:30 UTC · re: Vedansh singh · lore

Re: Interested in contributing to Git

> Hi Git community,

Hello Vedansh,

>
> I’m excited  about contributing to Git.

Glad to know you are interested in contributing to the Git project.

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> To get started, I have:
>
> Cloned and built Git from source successfully
>
> Begun studying the key documentation: CodingGuidelines,
> SubmittingPatches, and MyFirstContribution
>
> Reviewed discussions on the mailing list to better understand project
> workflows and community norms[Past 3 weeks]

Good progress so far.

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> Currently, I’m exploring suitable microprojects to begin contributing.
> Once I identify one, I’ll share my progress and submit patches for
> review.
>
> I’m looking forward to learning more from the Git community and
> contributing meaningfully during this application period.

Yeah, if you face any problem, do ask, the community will be happy to help.

>
> Regards,
> Vedansh

Thanks Usman.

Vedansh singh· Oct 2, 2025, 08:21 UTC · re: Usman Akinyemi · lore

Re: Interested in contributing to Git

Thank you. I will share my next steps and progress here. If I am missing anything, or if there are other approaches to contribute more effectively, I’d be glad to hear your suggestions.

Thanks.

On Wed, Oct 1, 2025 at 10:01 PM Usman Akinyemi <usmanakinyemi202@gmail.com> wrote:

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>
> > Hi Git community,
> Hello Vedansh,
> >
> > I’m excited  about contributing to Git.
> Glad to know you are interested in contributing to the Git project.
> >
> > To get started, I have:
> >
> > Cloned and built Git from source successfully
> >
> > Begun studying the key documentation: CodingGuidelines,
> > SubmittingPatches, and MyFirstContribution
> >
> > Reviewed discussions on the mailing list to better understand project
> > workflows and community norms[Past 3 weeks]
> Good progress so far.
> >
> > Currently, I’m exploring suitable microprojects to begin contributing.
> > Once I identify one, I’ll share my progress and submit patches for
> > review.
> >
> > I’m looking forward to learning more from the Git community and
> > contributing meaningfully during this application period.
> Yeah, if you face any problem, do ask, the community will be happy to help.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Vedansh
> Thanks
> Usman.

Usman Akinyemi· Oct 5, 2025, 09:25 UTC · re: Vedansh singh · lore

Re: Interested in contributing to Git

Hello Vedansh,

> Thank you.
> I will share my next steps and progress here.
> If I am missing anything, or if there are other approaches to
> contribute more effectively, I’d be glad to hear your suggestions.

I think you are on the right path. One very important thing at Git when replying to email is that we do not do top-posting to email, we only do inline replies. It is very important to keep in mind.

Regards, Usman

Vedansh singh· Oct 5, 2025, 10:22 UTC · lore

Re: Interested in contributing to Git

>  I think you are on the right path. One very important thing at Git when replying
>  to email is that we do not do top-posting to email, we only do inline replies.
>  It is very important to keep in mind.

 Sure Usman,I'll be make sure to follow the trend
Regards,
Vedansh

On Sun, Oct 5, 2025 at 3:37 PM Vedansh singh <vedh2o2@gmail.com> wrote:

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>> > I think you are on the right path. One very important thing at Git when replying
>> > to email is that we do not do top-posting to email, we only do inline replies.
>> > It is very important to keep in mind.
>
> Sure Usman,I'll be make sure to follow the trend
> Regards,
> Vedansh
>
>