How do I know when I'm good enough at coding to solve issues/ commit code related changes on open source projects? (lemm.ee)

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I program in C and python, and even good first issue problems seem like I have to be Dennis Ritchie himself to solve them. How do I know when I'm ready to solve and commit to projects?

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[-] grandel@lemmy.ml 60 points 1 year ago

It may not be the best approach but i usually just open a PR or create an issue and offer a PR.

They usually let me know if it's lacking or my approach is wrong.

There's no shame in not knowing something.

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