I want to join an open source project. Is there a resource to find projects?

Question

I'm a big PHP programmer. I would like to either learn C# or Python while contributing to a project or use my existing skills to join a project.

What do you recommend?

Answer 1

For open source projects, check out SourceForge:

http://sourceforge.net/

Once there, you can search based on topic, langauge, etc. Also make sure to check out the forums, because there are plenty of projects looking for specific skills (like PHP).

And as a plus, you get to log in with your OpenID.

Answer 2

Check the help wanted of sourceforge.net

Answer 3

Google Code and CodePlex have lots of C# projects.

Answer 4

Look at Freshmeat or a open-source hosting-platform like Sourceforge. Both categorize projects by languages used, so you can find projects in PHP, Python and C#. You can also look at cofundos, here you get even paid, if you solve a task.

Answer 5

A good bet is to browse the open source hosting sites, take the time to hunt around. Others to check out:

CodePlex, Google Code

Answer 6

http://www.ohloh.net/

Answer 7

Maybe you like some of the projects on github.