Hi Beson, Thank you for your reply and for sharing the KDE mentorship resources. I really appreciate it.
I wanted to ask a few follow-up questions as I’m very interested in starting my contributions to KDE: - From where would you recommend a beginner to start contributing? - Are there specific repositories, issues, or modules that are more suitable for first-time contributors? - Can I start by fixing small issues or documentation and gradually move on to code-related PRs? - Is there a preferred workflow or best practice for raising PRs in KDE projects? I’m actively preparing for GSoC and would love to contribute consistently and learn the KDE development process properly. Thanks again for your guidance. Looking forward to your suggestions. On Sat, 17 Jan, 2026, 1:30 pm Benson Muite, <[email protected]> wrote: > Dear Krisha Mehta, > > Thanks for your interest and welcome to KDE! > > On Sat, Jan 17, 2026, at 9:32 AM, Krisha Mehta wrote: > > Dear KDE Community, > > > > Hello > > > > My name is Krisha Mehta, and I am a computer science student with a > strong > > interest in open-source software and building meaningful desktop > > applications. I recently explored KDE through Google Summer of Code and > was > > inspired by KDE’s mission to give users control over their digital lives > > through free and open technology. > > > > I am very interested in contributing to KDE, particularly in areas > related > > to C++, Qt/QML, and desktop applications. I enjoy working on structured > > problem-solving, data structures, and user-focused software, and KDE’s > rich > > ecosystem feels like a great place to learn while contributing to > impactful > > projects. > > > > As I prepare for Google Summer of Code, I would love guidance on: > > > > - > > > > How beginners can start contributing to KDE > > - > > Please see https://mentorship.kde.org/ in particular > https://mentorship.kde.org/get-involved/ > > > > > Projects or modules suitable for first-time contributors > > - > > This depends on your interest. There are many KDE projects, > consider initially reaching out in the communication channels of > KDE software that you use. > > > > > Recommended issues, documentation, or mentorship channels to follow > > > > Please see https://community.kde.org/KDE/Junior_Jobs > > For communication related to getting involved with KDE please use, > Matrix Room (Discussion): https://matrix.to/#/#kde-mentorship:kde.org > Mailing List (Announcements): > https://mail.kde.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/kde-soc > > > I am eager to learn, collaborate with the community, and gradually take > on > > more responsibility as a contributor. I would truly appreciate any > > direction or resources you can share to help me get started. > > > > Thank you for maintaining such an inspiring open-source community. I look > > forward to learning from and contributing to KDE. > > > > Warm regards, > > *Krisha Mehta* > > Aspiring Open-Source Contributor >
