Not Just Code: My First OpenTelemetry Contribution & Hands-On to Open Source

Starting in open source can feel intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. In this session, our speaker will share their journey into OpenTelemetry and the CNCF ecosystem, explore both code and non-code contribution paths, and demonstrate how to create and submit a pull request in a real open source project.

This session will highlight with concrete next steps: LFX Mentorship, Outreachy, and Google Summer of Code, programs that offer mentorship and visibility to help you make that first contribution with support. Whether you're a student or working professional, you'll leave with a clear first step to take today.

Come for the dashboards, stay for the community. RSVP now, and bring a friend who's into infra!