Becoming an Open Source Contributor with Apache TomEE
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Contributing to open source is an important step for developers who want to grow their skills and engage with real world projects. In this post, you will learn how to become an open source contributor with Apache TomEE, a lightweight and Jakarta EE compliant application server built on top of Apache Tomcat.
We will explore why open source contribution matters, how the Apache Software Foundation community works, and the different ways you can contribute to the TomEE project. This guide is designed for Java and Jakarta EE developers who want a clear and practical starting point for contributing to open source software using Apache TomEE.
