Contributing as Developer

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! 🎮
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?​

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