# How to contribute to open source without stress

Step 1: write some code

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### How to contribute to open source without stress

Step 1: write some code

Step 2: throw an OSI-approved license on your code

Step 3: put it online

Step 4: ignore patches and pull requests, or reply with “I am no longer
actively maintaining this project, but feel free to fork it”

Step 5: there is no step 5

By [John Ohno](https://medium.com/@enkiv2) on [May 4,
2018](https://medium.com/p/577d5252d29).

[Canonical link](https://medium.com/@enkiv2/how-to-contribute-to-open-source-
without-stress-577d5252d29)

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