# Making Your First Open-Source Contribution in 10 Minutes with Tublian

Contributing to open-source projects is essential, especially for new (emerging) developers. It showcases your skills to potential employers and gives you valuable real-world experience. While not inherently problematic, the process can be intimidating for beginners. This article guides you through making your first open-source contribution in under 10 minutes using Tublian.

### **Beyond the Basics: Platforms for First-Time Contributions**

Before diving in, let us explore popular platforms for making your first open-source contribution:

* [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/issues): A central hub for open-source project issues and discussions.
    
* [Good First Issues](https://goodfirstissue.dev/): Good First Issue curates easy pickings from popular open-source projects and helps you make your first contribution to open-source.
    
* [Tublian](https://www.tublian.com/): A platform designed specifically for streamlined open-source contributions with the help of AI, especially for beginners.
    

### Why Choose Tublian for Your First Contribution?

Tublian offers several advantages for first-time contributors:

* **Personalized Experience**: Tublian tailors recommendations to your skillset.
    
* **AI-Powered Assistance**: Get step-by-step guidance through the contribution process.
    
* **Speed and Efficiency**: Make your first meaningful contributions in minimal time.
    

### Make your First Contribution in Under 10 Minutes

* **Sign up on Tublian**: Visit [Tublian](https://www.tublian.com/) and create an account using your GitHub credentials. This creates a personalized dashboard for you.
    
* **Finding Your First Contribution Opportunity**: Navigate to the "Open Source" section on your sidebar and click the [`Make Your First Contribution`](https://www.tublian.com/open-source/first) card.
    

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* **AI-Guided Contribution:** Tublian's AI assistant will analyze the issue, along with clear instructions for fixing it.
    
* **Contribute and Get Recognized**: Click the "Contribute" button and follow the steps to submit your pull request (contribution) to the repository.
    
* **Build Your StreetCred**: Once your pull request is merged, Tublian acknowledges your contribution and updates your "***StreetCred***" score. This innovative metric demonstrates your open-source experience to potential employers.
    

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### In Conclusion

By following these steps, you can make a valuable contribution to an open-source project in under 10 minutes with the help of [Tublian](https://www.tublian.com/). This enhances your technical skills and bolsters your developer profile with verifiable contributions.