<div dir="ltr"><div dir="auto"><p>Hi Beson,</p><p>Thank you for your reply and for sharing the KDE mentorship resources. I really appreciate it.</p><p>I wanted to ask a few follow-up questions as I’m very interested in starting my contributions to KDE:</p><ul><li><p>From where would you recommend a beginner to start contributing?</p></li><li><p>Are there specific repositories, issues, or modules that are more suitable for first-time contributors?</p></li><li><p>Can I start by fixing small issues or documentation and gradually move on to code-related PRs?</p></li><li><p>Is there a preferred workflow or best practice for raising PRs in KDE projects?</p></li></ul><p>I’m actively preparing for GSoC and would love to contribute consistently and learn the KDE development process properly.</p><p>Thanks again for your guidance. Looking forward to your suggestions.</p><p><br></p></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Sat, 17 Jan, 2026, 1:30 pm Benson Muite, <<a href="mailto:benson_muite@emailplus.org" target="_blank">benson_muite@emailplus.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">Dear Krisha Mehta,<br>
<br>
Thanks for your interest and welcome to KDE!<br>
<br>
On Sat, Jan 17, 2026, at 9:32 AM, Krisha Mehta wrote:<br>
> Dear KDE Community,<br>
><br>
> Hello<br>
><br>
> My name is Krisha Mehta, and I am a computer science student with a strong<br>
> interest in open-source software and building meaningful desktop<br>
> applications. I recently explored KDE through Google Summer of Code and was<br>
> inspired by KDE’s mission to give users control over their digital lives<br>
> through free and open technology.<br>
><br>
> I am very interested in contributing to KDE, particularly in areas related<br>
> to C++, Qt/QML, and desktop applications. I enjoy working on structured<br>
> problem-solving, data structures, and user-focused software, and KDE’s rich<br>
> ecosystem feels like a great place to learn while contributing to impactful<br>
> projects.<br>
><br>
> As I prepare for Google Summer of Code, I would love guidance on:<br>
><br>
> -<br>
><br>
> How beginners can start contributing to KDE<br>
> -<br>
<br>
Please see <a href="https://mentorship.kde.org/" rel="noreferrer noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mentorship.kde.org/</a> in particular<br>
<a href="https://mentorship.kde.org/get-involved/" rel="noreferrer noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mentorship.kde.org/get-involved/</a><br>
<br>
><br>
> Projects or modules suitable for first-time contributors<br>
> -<br>
<br>
This depends on your interest. There are many KDE projects,<br>
consider initially reaching out in the communication channels of<br>
KDE software that you use.<br>
<br>
><br>
> Recommended issues, documentation, or mentorship channels to follow<br>
><br>
<br>
Please see <a href="https://community.kde.org/KDE/Junior_Jobs" rel="noreferrer noreferrer" target="_blank">https://community.kde.org/KDE/Junior_Jobs</a><br>
<br>
For communication related to getting involved with KDE please use, <br>
Matrix Room (Discussion): <a href="https://matrix.to/#/%23kde-mentorship:kde.org" rel="noreferrer noreferrer" target="_blank">https://matrix.to/#/#kde-mentorship:kde.org</a><br>
Mailing List (Announcements): <a href="https://mail.kde.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/kde-soc" rel="noreferrer noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mail.kde.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/kde-soc</a><br>
<br>
> I am eager to learn, collaborate with the community, and gradually take on<br>
> more responsibility as a contributor. I would truly appreciate any<br>
> direction or resources you can share to help me get started.<br>
><br>
> Thank you for maintaining such an inspiring open-source community. I look<br>
> forward to learning from and contributing to KDE.<br>
><br>
> Warm regards,<br>
> *Krisha Mehta*<br>
> Aspiring Open-Source Contributor<br>
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