Coderelay

What is Coderelay?

Coderelay is a platform designed to make contributing to open-source projects easier and more accessible. It works like a relay race, where each contributor completes a small part of a task and then passes it on to the next person. This approach breaks down large tasks into manageable pieces, making it easier for anyone to contribute to open-source projects without feeling overwhelmed.

Benefits

• Incremental Progress: Instead of tackling an entire bug fix or feature, contributors work on small, manageable tasks. This makes it easier to get started and contribute without feeling overwhelmed.
• Collaborative Effort: By breaking tasks into smaller parts, Coderelay fosters a collaborative environment where multiple contributors work together to complete a project.
• Quick and Easy: Contributors can spend as little as 15 minutes on a task, making it a quick and easy way to contribute to open-source projects.
• No Responsibility: Contributors don't have to worry about completing an entire task. They can make incremental progress and pass it on to the next contributor.

Use Cases

• Open-Source Projects: Coderelay is ideal for open-source projects that need help with tasks like adding unit tests, documenting code, or fixing issues.
• Learning and Practice: It's a great platform for developers who want to practice coding and contribute to open-source projects without the pressure of completing an entire task.
• Community Building: Coderelay helps build a community of contributors who work together to improve open-source projects.

How to Get Started

Getting started with Coderelay is simple. Just send an email to [email protected] with the subject or issue title "Contribute" and the body of the email specifying the programming language or framework you want to work with. By 7 a.m. Pacific time the next day, you'll receive your first task. Spend 15 minutes or less on it, break it down into smaller tasks if needed, and then pass it on to the next contributor.

Additional Information

• Free to Use: Coderelay is free for both maintainers and contributors. It exists to make the world a better place by fostering collaboration and contributions to open-source projects.
• Open Source: All tasks submitted to Coderelay must be for projects licensed with an Open Source Initiative (OSI) approved license, ensuring that contributions benefit the community.
• No Backend Yet: Currently, Coderelay is run manually by the founder, Mike. As the platform grows, the plan is to build an automated backend using Coderelay itself, which will be open-source.

Coderelay is a unique and innovative platform that makes contributing to open-source projects easier and more accessible. By breaking tasks into smaller parts and fostering a collaborative environment, it helps build a community of contributors who work together to improve open-source projects.