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## Get the most out of open source

Open source software is free for you to use and explore. Get involved to perfect your craft and be part of something big.

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### Grow your skills and help others

Whatever your skill level, working on open source software is a great way to learn new things.

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## Join the community

Whether you are new to code or ready to start a big project, there are a few ways to get involved in open source.

### Follow open source projects

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You don’t have to build everything from scratch. Make copies of your favorite projects, experiment in private repositories, and tailor tools and features to meet your needs.

### Contribute your skills

Make a suggestion, fix a bug, or contribute code to a project. Even asking questions or improving documentation helps.

## Explore millions of projects

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