Open-Source contribution Workshop - Eclipse

⚠️ Important: Registration Required
To attend this workshop, advance registration via the Google Form is mandatory. Due to security and logistical requirements, only registered participants will be allowed to attend.

Code is just the beginning. Discover the collaborative power of open source in this hands-on workshop, where we'll show you exactly how to kickstart your contribution journey within Eclipse repositories.

During the session, we’ll walk through the basics of open-source development using Java, how to find beginner-friendly issues, set up your local development environment, and make your first meaningful contribution. Whether you’re curious about open source, looking to give back to the community, or want to take your first steps as a contributor, this workshop will provide practical guidance and real-world insights.
If you’re an open-source enthusiast or someone who has always wanted to contribute but didn’t know where to start, this workshop is a great fit for you.

Prerequisites for the workshop :
1. Laptop
2. Configured/Install Git
3. Eclipse foundation account and Sign-in ECA

This workshop will give you a hands-on introduction to making your first open-source contribution, with a special focus on contributing to the Eclipse ecosystem. You will learn how real-world Eclipse projects like Eclipse Platform and JDT are developed in the open, how to identify beginner-friendly issues in the Eclipse GitHub repositories, set up the Eclipse development environment locally, make a meaningful code change, and confidently submit your first Pull Request. The session will include practical guidance, live demos, and tips on collaborating with the Eclipse community

Agenda

1. Registration and Welcome speech ( 9:30 to 10AM)
2. How to contribute to open an open source project( 10:00 to 10:30AM)
3. Break (15 mins)
4. Contribution Live Demo (11:00 to 12:00PM)
5. Snacks (30 mins)
6. Workshop (12.30 to 2pm)