Need some guidance for getting involved with an open source project

[scottptn]

Hello,

I am a student and im looking for getting involved with an open source project. But i dont know where to get started . My skills are Python , Perl , C, C++. I tried searching on sourceforge.net for some projects but since its the first time im trying this i couldnt figure out how to choose one and get involved.
So i just need some pointers on how to go about contributing to an open source project (preferably involving python).

Thanks :)

[LoneWolfJack]

If it's Python you want, the ubuntu bug tracker may be a good place to start... :)

[scottptn]

Thanks for the reply LoneWolfJack. Im sorry if my question sounds stupid but what i mean is any project where i can use the python programming language to code would be fine :)

[LoneWolfJack]

Ubuntu internals are largely written in Python that's why the ubuntu bug tracker is a good start (seriously). If you're looking for some project like phpBB I'm kinda at the end of my ropes for Python as it's not necessarily my favorite language.

[Diabolis]

Just find an application that you like and if its written in python, start reading its sources. You might try to fix a bug or write a plug in for it.

How about emesene (http://www.emesene.org/), its written in python/Gtk

[rlameiro]

You can join me into this project: http://code.google.com/p/bicycleledpov/
If like the idea I will be very glad to have you help me there, since I am a noob programmer:)

[Diabolis]

You can join me into this project: http://code.google.com/p/bicycleledpov/
If like the idea I will be very glad to have you help me there, since I am a noob programmer:)

Hey that looks really cool, I would like to have that on my bike.

[imdano]

Just find an application that you like and if its written in python, start reading its sources. You might try to fix a bug or write a plug in for it.This is the best way. You'll find it much easier to take the time required to familiarize yourself with the code you're dealing with if you actually use the application.

[pmasiar]

Just find a project you are interested in, or doing something you want to learn. Any project will be pleased to have more developers. Choose carefully - you are about to invest many hours of your time.

And please consider also our GameBaker - see my sig :-)