Contributing as Developer

The nitty gritty of contributing to Code for Life development.

What we need from you

Incoming contributor will need some or all of the following skills:

• Basic understanding of modern web technologies (HTML/CSS/JS)

• Intermediate Python and Django programming

• Familiarity with git or other source control

You do not have to be familiar with all the technologies above, as long as you are keen to learn. If you primarily want to work on the front end, you may not need to know Python. And if you primarily want to work on the back end, you may not need to know Javascript.

Familiarity with the following is not required, but would be highly beneficial:

• Modern JS framework (we use React at some parts)

• Unit tests, TDD (Test Driven Development) and code review process

• Containerisation technology such as Docker and Kubernetes

If you have an interest in game, gamification and education technology, you'll fit right in! 🎮

By contributing to the Code for Life project, you are agreeing to these terms.

What you will get

You will contribute to projects that are directly used by students and teachers in the UK and worldwide, to help them flourish in an increasingly digital world.

You will learn a variety of tech stack and develop experience working in production environment.

By contributing to open-source projects, you will build a demo or a portfolio as a developer, which is highly valued by many employers.

You will have the satisfaction to have made the world a slightly better place, one git commit at a time 😊

More reasons: why contribute to open source?