Hi Dustin, OpenOffice is an old project. The code has been touched by many people. OpenOffice is also a multi language project.
Parts of it are written in c, c++ or a mix of both. We got java and python code. The buildĀ environment is written in perl and bash. We use in parts dmake, gmake and Ant. We have the Idea to port to SCON. We have a own COM-Interface written in c,c++ and assembler. It connects all language pieces. There is no IDE that can handle this colorful approach. The best IDE support is offered by eclipse and that is incomplete. Some use Visual Studio. Welcome to OpenOffice. :) Best way to start with OpenOffice is to learn do your own builds and be persistent. There is no shame in asking questions. Even the experienced devs here have to ask around. You find a general guide here: https://wiki.openoffice.org/wiki/Documentation/Building_Guide_AOO specific guide: https://wiki.openoffice.org/wiki/Documentation/Building_Guide_AOO/Step_by_step How to setup eclipse: https://wiki.openoffice.org/wiki/OpenOffice_and_Eclipse I try to organize tasks on Jira: https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/RapidBoard.jspa?projectKey=OPENOFFICE&rapidView=301 you can of course help to maintain Bugzilla. We get frequent reports, and have to look at old ones if they still are accurate. https://bz.apache.org/ooo/ Also you can try and write hints on bugs can be solved. Maybe a hint where to look can already help that a solution can be found. Or help update the documentation on Programming. We have some stuff here: https://wiki.openoffice.org/wiki/Category:Development Hope this gives you enough hints and connects to choose how you contribute to the project. All actions even learning to build is very usefull for us. All the best Peter On 14.01.19 02:46, Dustin Alldredge wrote: > Hi guys, I recently graduated with my bachelor's degree and would like to > get into development and thought that some experience with open office > would be a great start. I've never been a part of any development teams > outside of my educational experience so any tips or pointers would be very > welcome. I have experience in several languages but am not sure what tools > everyone uses here. Thank you and I look forward to working with you all!! > --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: dev-unsubscr...@openoffice.apache.org For additional commands, e-mail: dev-h...@openoffice.apache.org