In this section we’ll help you take your first steps as an open source developer in one of our many Apache project communities. As an all-volunteer run organization, Apache and the many Apache projects rely on people like you stepping up to help out.
- Why contribute? - what you get out of participating in Apache projects
- Where do I start? - a guide to your first engagement with an Apache project
- How should I behave? - etiquette and codes of conduct at Apache
- How can I climb the Contributor Ladder? - roles in Apache projects
- Newbie FAQ - some commonly asked questions (and their answers)
- How many projects are at Apache? - we have a LOT of different project communities!