> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://engineering-communications-progr.gitbook.io/engineering-communications-program-team-projects/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://engineering-communications-progr.gitbook.io/engineering-communications-program-team-projects/open-source-guide/master.md).

# Welcome

An introductory guide for developers who want to get started with open source projects!

![Beginners to Open Source Graphic](https://opensource.com/sites/default/files/styles/image-full-size/public/lead-images/beginners_open_source_lead.png?itok=0RWuI6Y1)

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### This guide will take new developers through the process of creating an open source project and contributing to an open source project.

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