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| title: Welcome, Apache newcomers! |
| url: /newcomers/ |
| tags: ["newcomers","navigation"] |
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| In this section we'll help you take your first steps as an open source |
| developer in one of our many Apache project communities. As an all-volunteer |
| run organization, Apache and the many Apache projects rely on people like |
| you stepping up to help out. |
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| * [Where do I start?](/newcomers/gettingStarted.html) - a guide to your first engagement with an Apache project |
| * [How should I behave?](/contributors/etiquette.html) - etiquette and codes of conduct at Apache |
| * [How can I climb the Contributor Ladder?](https://community.apache.org/contributor-ladder.html) - roles in Apache projects |
| * [Newbie FAQ](/newbiefaq.html) - some commonly asked questions (and their answers) |
| * [How many projects are at Apache?](https://projects.apache.org/) - we have a **LOT** of different project communities! |
| * [Just show me the code!](https://www.apache.org/dev/) - site index of technical questions (where's SVN, how to log in, etc.) <!-- |
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| # First Contributions |
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| *The more you give the more you get out*. |
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| It's natural to assume that, as a newcomer, |
| you have little to offer the ASF. However, you will be surprised at |
| how much you can help, even now. |
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| Since we aim to be a place for newcomers to learn |
| about the ASF as a whole and you are (probably) a newcomer, *any feedback |
| you can give or unanswered questions you can ask us here* will help us improve what |
| we offer to those who come after you. Our [etiquette tips](/contributors/etiquette) can help you |
| write emails that will get some answers. |
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| You can provide feedback on this website and ask questions about anything Apache by subscribing to our mailing |
| list. Send an email to |
| [dev-subscribe@community.apache.org](mailto:dev-subscribe@community.apache.org). Once subscribed you can send your questions or feedback to |
| [dev@community.apache.org](mailto:dev@community.apache.org). |
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