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7/15/2026
My First Open Source Contribution That Got Merged

My First Open Source Contribution That Got Merged

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A developer shares their journey of making their first merged open source contribution to the Express Release Status website, a React-based project. The task involved making the release timeline clickable using React Router's Link component, following existing codebase patterns. Key lessons include understanding the codebase before coding, keeping PRs focused, and being patient through the review process which took 2-3 months.

  • •First open source PR merged into Express Release Status React project
  • •Key lessons: match existing patterns, keep PRs small and focused
  • •Patience matters — reviews can take months but persistence pays off

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