Forja Dev: a community of developers, for developers

Welcome to the Forja Dev community's digital home! This Next.js-powered website serves as the central hub for connecting aspiring developers with experienced mentors in a collaborative open-source environment. Whether you're seeking guidance, looking to share your knowledge, or eager to contribute to exciting projects, Forja Dev is the place for you.

Table of Contents

• About Forja Dev
• Features
• Getting Started
• How to Contribute
• Community
• License

About Forja Dev

Forja Dev is a thriving community of developers, united by a passion for learning, mentorship, and collaboration. We believe in the power of open source to accelerate skill development and foster a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

Our Mission: Empower the next generation of developers through mentorship, collaborative projects, and a welcoming community.

Features

• Discover: Explore a curated collection of open-source projects that welcome contributions from developers of all levels.
• Connect: Engage with mentors and fellow developers in a vibrant Discord community.
• Learn: Access resources, tutorials, and workshops designed to enhance your technical skills.
• Lead: Experienced developers can gain valuable leadership experience by mentoring and guiding others.

Getting Started

To get this website running locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/your-username/forja-dev-website.git
2. Install dependencies: npm install (or yarn install)
3. Start the development server: npm run dev (or yarn dev)
4. Open in your browser: http://localhost:3000

How to Contribute

We welcome contributions from everyone! Here's how you can get involved:

1. Find an Issue: Browse the issue tracker for tasks that match your interests and skill level.
2. Create a Branch:
   • Based on: The development branch (the main branch is protected).
   • Naming Convention:
     • Features: feature/ISSUE_ID-description (e.g., feature/002-improve-homepage-layout)
     • Fixes: fix/ISSUE_ID-description (e.g., fix/001-resolve-navbar-bug)
3. Make Your Changes: Code with confidence!
4. Submit a Pull Request (PR):
   • Provide a detailed description following our PR template.
   • Include screenshots if your changes affect the UI.

Community

Join the Forja Dev community on Discord: Here.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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Let's build a better future for developers together! 🚀