Cracking the Code: My Rollercoaster Ride into Open Source – The Struggle is Real!
Hey fam! Today, I want to share a bit of my journey into the tech world, and trust me, it wasn't a smooth ride. We all know that everybody struggles, and my story is no different. So, grab your cup of tea or whatever you prefer, and let's dive into it. A couple of months ago, I had to contribute to an open source project through an outreach program. Excitement was in the air, and I thought, "Hey, this is my chance to make a mark in the coding universe." Little did I know that the journey ahead would be filled with challenges, errors, and a whole lot of "Why is this not working?" moments. The project was hosted on GitLab, and the tech stack included Yarn Apt, and Node.js. Now, I had some experience with these tools, but I never imagined the rollercoaster ride awaiting me. First things first, setting up GitLab on my local machine was a task. I followed the instructions step by step, but there were moments when I felt like I was reading a different language. Co
