# Interested in contributing to Git 5 messages from 2025-10-01 to 2025-10-05. Participants: Vedansh singh, Usman Akinyemi. Thread: https://gitlist.dev/t/64234 ## Vedansh singh, 2025-10-01 16:17 Subject: Interested in contributing to Git Message-ID: URL: https://gitlist.dev/e/CAMWvevK2CrA_2mJC-O2HDKag4EaDVrB-0LiqQk0_gKrRaSR_ew%40mail.gmail.com ``` 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, 2025-10-01 16:30 Subject: Re: Interested in contributing to Git Message-ID: URL: https://gitlist.dev/e/CAPSxiM-hkh%3DX4rf6QvGP2JnHvP-UJQ9mcmMon91avv9AaLB3Bw%40mail.gmail.com In-Reply-To: ``` > 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. ``` ## Vedansh singh, 2025-10-02 08:21 Subject: Re: Interested in contributing to Git Message-ID: URL: https://gitlist.dev/e/CAMWvev%2BZumUqF1hW9qfJ7o%3D_t-qwB%3Dwko7oL8r3UFC2xmr0WgQ%40mail.gmail.com In-Reply-To: ``` 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 wrote: > > > 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, 2025-10-05 09:25 Subject: Re: Interested in contributing to Git Message-ID: URL: https://gitlist.dev/e/CAPSxiM_N9LSryKf7jks0tqk%3Dd5abaKEAmfnLACFM4Cqx18GN-A%40mail.gmail.com In-Reply-To: ``` > 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, 2025-10-05 10:22 Subject: Re: Interested in contributing to Git Message-ID: URL: https://gitlist.dev/e/CAMWvevJBoThEhqHWpLUmkP1F6NHrxOnd1n56fLdq2Qg%3D5G_7Ww%40mail.gmail.com In-Reply-To: ``` > 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 wrote: >> >> > 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 > > ```