It's been 3 months now since I have started contributing to an Open Source project and this blog post describes my experience with Open Source Development, what I have learnt so far, how can an aspiring developer get started with doing the same and finally what are the benefits of Open Source Development (best to my knowledge so far). I feel this is relevant because the hardest part of getting started is just that - GETTING STARTED. Everything else begins to come naturally to you once you get through the initial phase and this post intends to clear some of the hurdles that might restrict someone.

• About the Blog
• Motivation
• The Checklist
• Relevant Links
• Conclusion