Introduction to the community | Ayush Som

Hi Plone Community!

My name is Ayush Som, a fresher software engineer passionate about open-source development and eager to contribute to the Plone Foundation’s projects. With hands-on experience in JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python, I have worked on building scalable web applications and streamlining deployment workflows using Git/GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure (AWS). I amm now excited to channel these skills into contributing meaningfully to Plone’s ecosystem while deepening my expertise in content management systems and community driven development.

Preparations So Far

  • Training Materials: I’ve started working through the Mastering Plone Development and Plone Deployment guides to understand best practices.
  • Community Guidelines: I’ve reviewed the [Contributing to Plone documentation, including the Code of Conduct.

Seeking Guidance

As I begin my open source journey, I would appreciate advice on:

  1. Starter Issues: Are there specific repositories or labeled issues ("good first issue") suited for someone with my background?
  2. Skill Alignment: Given my experience in languages JavaScript, TypeScript, Python and DevOps (CI/CD, cloud deployments), which Plone projects or tools could benefit most from contributions?
  3. Learning Pathways: Are there additional trainings or community discussions ,I should prioritize?

Best,
Ayush Som