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 | 1 | +# GitHub CheatSheet  | 
 | 2 | + | 
 | 3 | +# **How to Contribute to an Open Source Project**  | 
 | 4 | + | 
 | 5 | +🎉 Congratulations on deciding to contribute to an open source project! Here are the steps you can follow:  | 
 | 6 | + | 
 | 7 | +## **Step 1: Find a Project**  | 
 | 8 | + | 
 | 9 | +There are many open source projects out there that you can contribute to. Look for a project that interests you and is relevant to your skills.  | 
 | 10 | + | 
 | 11 | +## **Step 2: Fork the Repository**  | 
 | 12 | + | 
 | 13 | +To get started, fork the repository of the project you want to contribute to. This will create a copy of the project in your own GitHub account.  | 
 | 14 | + | 
 | 15 | +## **Step 3: Clone the Repository**  | 
 | 16 | + | 
 | 17 | +Next, clone the repository to your local machine using the **`git clone`** command and the URL of your forked repository.  | 
 | 18 | + | 
 | 19 | +## **Step 4: Set Up Remotes**  | 
 | 20 | + | 
 | 21 | +Set up a remote connection to the original repository using the **`git remote add`** command. This will allow you to keep your forked repository in sync with the original repository.  | 
 | 22 | + | 
 | 23 | +## **Step 5: Create a New Branch**  | 
 | 24 | + | 
 | 25 | +Create a new branch for your changes using the **`git checkout`** command and the **`-b`** flag.  | 
 | 26 | + | 
 | 27 | +## **Step 6: Make Changes**  | 
 | 28 | + | 
 | 29 | +Make the desired changes to the code base on your local machine.  | 
 | 30 | + | 
 | 31 | +## **Step 7: Track Changes**  | 
 | 32 | + | 
 | 33 | +Track the changes you made using the **`git add`** command.  | 
 | 34 | + | 
 | 35 | +## **Step 8: Commit Changes**  | 
 | 36 | + | 
 | 37 | +Commit your changes to your branch using the **`git commit`** command and an appropriate commit message.  | 
 | 38 | + | 
 | 39 | +## **Step 9: Push Changes**  | 
 | 40 | + | 
 | 41 | +Push your changes to your forked repository on GitHub using the **`git push`** command.  | 
 | 42 | + | 
 | 43 | +## **Step 10: Create a Pull Request**  | 
 | 44 | + | 
 | 45 | +Create a pull request (PR) from your branch to the original repository. Make sure to include a clear and detailed description of the changes you made in the PR.  | 
 | 46 | + | 
 | 47 | +## **Step 11: Wait for Review**  | 
 | 48 | + | 
 | 49 | +Wait for the maintainers of the project to review your PR. They may ask for changes or request additional information before accepting your contribution.  | 
 | 50 | + | 
 | 51 | +## **Step 12: Celebrate!**  | 
 | 52 | + | 
 | 53 | +Congratulations! You have made a valuable contribution to an open source project.  | 
 | 54 | + | 
 | 55 | +Remember, contributing to open source is a collaborative effort, and it's important to follow the guidelines and best practices of the project you are contributing to. Happy contributing! 🎉👏  | 
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 | 57 | + | 
 | 58 | +# Learn More about Git from here:  | 
 | 59 | + | 
 | 60 | +https://youtu.be/ng_3YZHnz8U  | 
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