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Contribute to the LFDT Ecosystem

Adapted from the CNCF Contributors site (CC BY 4.0) with references to CNCF changed to LFDT.

Welcome! Are you interested in contributing to one of LFDT-hosted projects? This page collects information and guidelines to help you get started contributing across LFDT projects.

LFDT offers multiple ways to begin contributing to the ecosystem, including both foundation‑wide and project‑specific opportunities.

Contributing to LFDT isn’t only about writing code. You can also help by improving documentation, creating tutorials, testing releases, sharing ideas in meetings, organizing community events, triaging issues, and more.

Open Source Beginners

New to open source? Start with a beginner‑friendly guide that explains how communities work, how to find a project, and what to expect as a contributor. You’ll learn how to make your first contribution, communicate effectively, and follow community standards.

Ways to Contribute

  • Code & Reviews: Fix bugs, implement features, review pull requests.
  • Docs & Tutorials: Improve READMEs, how‑tos, and developer guides.
  • Community: Join meetings, mentor newcomers, and help moderate forums.
  • Release & QA: Test pre‑releases, reproduce issues, verify fixes.
  • Events & Outreach: Organize meetups, present talks, write blog posts.
  • Governance & Process: Propose improvements to project policies, roadmaps, and contributor experience.

Finding a Project

Explore LFDT‑hosted projects to discover where your interests and skills fit best. Each project typically offers: - Contribution guidelines (how to get set up and submit changes), - Labels for good first issues and help‑wanted tasks, - Communication channels (e.g., mailing lists, chat, meetings), - A code of conduct and governance docs.

Getting Help

If you need help getting started: - Ask project maintainers in their preferred communication channels. - Look for “good first issue” or “help wanted” labels. - Attend community meetings or office hours when available.

Attribution: Adapted from the page “Contribute to the CNCF Ecosystem” on the CNCF Contributors website. © 2025 The CNCF Authors. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. See the original at contribute.cncf.io/contributors/.