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Contributor Mode<\/h2>\n

I call \u201cContributor Mode\u201d that moment I use to code patches, localize or organize events (no specific key combo here \u2013 I grew with videogames).<\/p>\n

In other words, when I am highly focused in these activities, doing something I like (oftentimes) and I strive to do it the right way. Usually I enter Contributor Mode to have a break between 2 different job activities, to relax a bit.<\/p>\n

This makes distinguishing among work and contribution periods easier. Often these two activities may be on the same level of importance, but I prefer shifting my attitude in performing them, for later I may use the outcome of contribution for a job project.<\/p>\n

Being able to split way of thinking it\u2019s very important in understanding the differences, the quality of what you are doing, why you are doing it and also it helps appreciating more what you do.<\/p>\n

The contributor, basically, never forgets why he is doing something: A contributor needs a goal to point to as a North Star<\/a> to be\u00a0motivated\u00a0<\/b>to do things, not just for the sake of them, but because of the desired outcome.<\/p>\n

To make the goal – that for a contributor is not earning his lunch – more enticing and motivating, there are different practices to improve the quality of the time spent. Don\u2019t forget a contributor is using one of the most valuable currencies (not speaking about blockchains here)\u00a0time<\/i>.<\/p>\n

This currency needs to be spent wisely, the boring parts of the workflow, or the ones prone to express more issues, need optimizations, it\u2019s better to prevent issues where more attention is needed and also an understanding of how to delegate or ask for help is needed.<\/p>\n

Question is how you can move in the Open Source<\/a> world in a comfortable way, starting by doing something that not only helps the project, but is also enjoyable, interesting and thrilling without abandoning the floor?<\/p>\n

Simple! You have to learn to live inside it.<\/p>\n

How can you live in an open project<\/a> without any previous experience in contributing to one? Consider that today open source is not anymore just for hobbyist\/hobbits but for professionals, check job offers in the IT<\/a> if you don\u2019t believe me!<\/p>\n

Anyway it is a good question, if the answer was simple you probably would be doing something else now, instead of reading this book. Also don\u2019t forget that the smaller the project is the easier it is to contribute to but you should not be afraid to discover how big project works. Take a moment, relax, get ready to discover a new approach to community projects that may help you in your work as well as your daily life.<\/p>\n

Donating money is not enough<\/h2>\n

Money is never enough, but in open source this is not a real rule. It is quite common (and rumor) that many projects have so much money that they have no idea on how to use it or projects that doesn\u2019t need them because there is a huge community moving on, and they need to cover only hosting expenses.<\/p>\n

Open Source doesn\u2019t need only money and promotion, but contribution to itself. Usually the enthusiasts contribute with these because it is more simple, but how you can feel part of something without doing more?<\/p>\n

Anyway there are cases and cases so if you want to contribute with money in FOSS there are various ways:<\/p>\n