Why is Open Source more important than IIT (My Story)

[@abhayphanse9509]

There is always a feeling of superior complex that we as viewers sometime associate to tech giga chads like harkirat , but there is always a slow and steady journey to the top which is very difficult to contextualize on youtube. Stay grinding , we all can do this

[@jainilmodi3704]

Very well said bro✅

[@manjeetverma5108]

I am from tier 3 college, working in a startup. I had no idea about this open source contributions, I heard it once with one of my friend , I used to think it as a very tough thing to do. But as you showed in this video it seemed way more easy than what I do everyday in my company. Thanks for removing my fear for open source contribution 😅

[@mysenigteriocryight546]

I am also from an IIT. The fact that Harkirat was working at Goldman and had interned at Mozilla ( both of which are only possible when you are from top IIT's especially Cse) strengthen you resume considerably. Companies value experience. He dosen't mention these things when talking about securing big remote offers, but these things play a huge role. When you have a big company like Goldman in your resume, you will most certainly be preferred over other people who might be better devs than you, not to forget that he is CSE grad from IIT R.

[@Himang_02]

Bhaiya we need a full playlist on open source contributions. And how to approach someone in community.

[@prajnapahari8909]

Exactly

[@anshumanp74]

Thats basically how u communicate with people bro just treat others as humans why u want a strategy to talk with someone they not ur crush just chill, also don't focus just on open source programs do os contributions regardless

[@atroxxgaming4738]

​@@anshumanp74 finally someone understands

[@anandharajan-diary]

Yes need a one.

[@GoodVibes9988]

@@anshumanp74what is os contributions?

[@farhan-momin]

Glad that i found your channel, we really needed a superhero like you!

[@hammadahamed4539]

Man, You keep making realise how muchhhhhhhhh cool stuffs i could have done in my college days. Catching up, better late than never. Thanks buddy ! for such contents. Hope to know you one day

[@yourlinuxguy]

You are really pushing this OS things hard. Thanks.

[@priyankamohanty6206]

All thanks to you, I started my open source journey and honestly watching your videos actually motivate me and give a certain sense of direction on how I can navigate better.

[@ShivayGarg]

How you started like i currently know java and some DSA, Am i can be in the same queue

[@Shivamkumar-dg4rm]

Hlo Priyanka.....how you started? Can you guide me plz I'm new in this field but wants a good open source coder.🙂

[@The-solo]

Hey harkirat, this is one of the most Impactful and needed video on your channel. It's really motivational for someone like me who know bunch of things But haven't dived deeper into the coding. This year I'm starting my college journey as 23 years old and will get into CS cause that's what I want to do, even If it's a tire 3 college I think it will help me, cause I had to drop out of a tire 2 college due to covid and last 4 years were extremely brutal. But this might be a good start to my journey into open source. I loved this video and my confidence after this is📈, hoping for more of such content.

[@marneninagavenkat7149]

All the best!!

[@The-solo]

@@marneninagavenkat7149 Tysm.

[@aashisingh5201]

i was insecure of getting into college as a 19 year old as i took a drop but your comment really motivated me......thank you so much.....wish u all the best✨

[@The-solo]

@@aashisingh5201 you're welcome, and Thnx to you too.

[@ipsb]

I've worked as a collaborator of the Public APIs project and it was a great experience. All the fellow collaborators were very humble and I've also experienced the same in other open source projects as well. This is one of the most beautiful things about open source IMHO.

[@rohankute4255]

Harkirat Bhai I saw your backpacks repo commits. Your work ethic is rare and cannot be matched by 95% of people watching this video.

[@csstudent-W8]

All of uss are student mostly from low tier college so stop usless comparison plzzz😊

[@rohankute4255]

@@csstudent-W8 It is not comparison. I didn't say he has 160 IQ. I said about work ethic which is in our control. With this work ethic one can be successful without any formal education.

[@csstudent-W8]

@@rohankute4255 bhai agar video dekhne walo ke work ethics isse better ya iske equal bhi hote toh hum log iske video kyu dekhte 🤔🤔🤔 you can say in industry better then most of people and other thing but comparing a creator from viewer is no point

[@rohankute4255]

@@csstudent-W8 i just pointed out the plain fact. Didn't compare anyone. And I count myself in that 95%.

[@hemalpatel3770]

@@rohankute4255 ofc you have to count urself. got any other choice? :D

[@Abhi-qi6wm]

I did GSoC in my 3rd year and was lucky enough to get in through my first try. After that though, a company I was contributing to (apart from GSoC) kinda led me on and then at the end said that they wouldn't be able to hire from IN. Long story short, I'm in my 4th year now and I'm interviewing at a bunch of diff IN startups. So although my initial plan was to get into remote work at foreign orgs straight from college, I couldn't. I won't let this stop me though as I've learnt from my past experiences and have made a list of companies that do hire globally remote and I'll work on their oss projects. Also, your content is really helpful as you talk a lot about the nuances around actually getiing a remote job and hence, thanks.

[@smartsoothing776]

Hey bro..If you wish to help me.. Can you share the list of companies that you have prepared to hire globally.

[@EDITISM2004]

Bro whatt happend now are u placed in remote job? Pls reply

[@akshay7801]

Thank you bhaiya your video's are motivating me . I am in college in final year . I really appreciate you ✨✨.

[@hemanfree4710]

Same here I'm also in final year

[@harshitdubey238]

Can you create a full video on how to approach to mentors. We don’t know how to connect to mentors even how to choose a project. How will mentors help us to contribute.

[@faheemuddinnaseem6942]

This video is very helpful for me personally. Thanks,Harkirat Sir

[@raunaakkk]

❤❤❤❤was looking for this type of conversation only. Thanks ❤❤

[@sohansingh2022]

Took Non CSE in top IIT. And every Remote employer wants BS CS 😅. Sometimes luck is just against you me 😂

[@harsh1294x]

I though degree didn't matter in remote work?

[@neutron417]

Lol same bro,college ki padhai me boht time waste hota hai,should have taken CS in some tier 2 college

[@godson200]

@@neutron417 us hai bhay but let's see this is reality toh kya kar sakte h

[@sujantkumarkv5498]

Hey I think no.... They don't need your major as far as I have seen...

[@user-dx2tb6zt1c]

Really!? Which year are you in? I thought being in top IIT gives you more exposure and opportunities irrespective of your branch, if you could go back in time what would you choose then according to your experience?

[@DK-ox7ze]

Do a video for experienced senior folks as well. How to best utilize skills for open source contribution in order to secure a good remote job.

[@thanushkrishna2041]

That was nice one, thanks @harkirat. Could you make 2 or 3 videos on choosing the project and fixing the issues... I'm stuck in this phase i have gone through numerous projects and issues not able to find or approach any issues which I feel I can do it!! It would be of tremendous help if you show us...

[@vishalsinghpanwar2972]

facing same issue..

[@devarora5062]

Glad you posted this video, I request you to make a playlist on that.Very helpful!🤘🙌

[@deveshpareek1043]

le me having jee mains on 11 april,,and i watching this video even if i am not understanding a lot of stuffs he istalking about,,but listening to him generates a interest of coding in my brain😂😂,,,wish me luck bhaiya for jee mains😁

[@mysteriostark]

same bhai😂😂😂

[@ClearHearth]

meri ho gayi 6 ko

[@adityapratap1889]

Mera bhi 11 ko hai Aur same situation hai.

[@uditraj5729]

Kitne aaye bro? Did you match answers with provisional key?

[@deveshpareek1043]

@@uditraj5729 170

[@HimanshuSharma-ne1km]

You are my ideal ! I like to want became at you ! You give us motivation Thank you ❤

[@filzasiddiqui9737]

It was great watching your video. I am currently in first year. recently made my first contribution . although it was dumb contribution and I managed to get it merged with the code. your videos are very inspiring and informative. Hoping to gain more guidance from you in open source

[@AlayDhagia]

From IIT to competitive programming to open source, these youtubers are creating more and more JEEs

[@prithviishankar]

JEEs?

[@aryanmishra9946]

well the selection ratio in open source would be much much better than IITs

[@MetaDude]

@@prithviishankar he meant increasing the competition and making it a rat race

[@prithviishankar]

@@MetaDude let's be honest, if it was not for these youtubers, you never would have even heard of open source.

[@mix_mash3703]

please make a video tutorial on how to contribute , find repo , and best projects which does matter to contribute as a beginner . You really make me inspire to get start into open source but i don't know how to do all the bove mentioned things .

[@arman_shekh97]

You are only the person who are not talking about DSA , you are great sir

[@Udayjha0312]

One is Kunal Kushwaha. He is also great

[@siddarthsaha5364]

you are like the only IITian who is passionate about development on youtube

[@undergroundtraininindia]

What about Code with Harry.

[@siddarthsaha5364]

@@undergroundtraininindia i didn’t know he was an alumni

[@dragonwaesel0049]

I have a question, when we are starting should we only focus on 2 or 3 organization and try to solve their good first issues or to get familiar with open source contribution, we try to solve any good first issue and don't really focus on just few organisations

[@ipsb]

He has passed all the checks ✅ GSOC ✅ Internship @ FAANG ✅ ICPC ✅ IIT ✅ One of highest paid freelancer ✅ Blockchain ✅ Much handsomely paid remote job

[@sujalGhorse-xh8bs]

Health Relationship.

[@Shadabkhan-sn7hw]

Hey Harkirat. You made videos about opensource mainly on GSoC. Make a video of other alternative to GSoC, which can provide similar opportunities for the opensource enthusiasts.

[@shreshthamodi3955]

Former gsoc developer here! You'll have luck finding grants ( I know igalia, Mozilla and Linux foundation does them) , outreachy is also a great way to get into the world of open source. The xorg foundation also has grants if you're into Linux kernel development. Goodluck!

[@Thomas17_]

What about working professionals who are looking for a growth in their Career like me. Contributing to open source help them??

[@hemalpatel3770]

same here trying to find some repo/issues to contribute as per my skills. but it's mess In my head. Dont know what to Do. :(

[@godson200]

I'm sorry but i just hate the system of all this growth and career things. you are literally willing to do anything just to add a few lines in ur CV which will count as some kind of experience, when clearly from ur tone it appears as if you aren't interested 100% in it. I mean why get stuck in this loop of doing what someone else told you to do for societal validation coz that is what is going on in short

[@Thomas17_]

@@godson200 Do you have any better plan?? Every where i am getting rejections due to the lack of a strong resume and a CS degree. Sometimes we have to do something that stands us out from the crowd!!

[@godson200]

@@Thomas17_ yes i have a better plan. Don't get into cse. Clearly this system is not something anyone would be interested. Nobody is interested in making random projects(copied from GitHub) and updating then to avoid plagiarism. Doing all these meaningless stuff which adds literally zero value to your own life, except the fact that there is good money here. I would just say don't get into this rat race and lose your individuality in this process and become a corporate slave with no mind and decision making of its own. Don't be that way. Do something for yourself. Maybe become a teacher, or something else

[@bad_gentlemen]

Tell us how to be proficient in web3 and blockchain

[@instatrenz4106]

Bro make a video on AI taking over job in upcoming years.ITS A BIG REQUEST.many are afriad of it.Pls do consider

[@Harshvardhan_Tiwari]

Amazing video Harkirat. Can you guide what are the opportunities present for a final year student or a graduate in open source? Considering they haven't contributed to an org, just pushed some personal projects.

[@mansi3042]

same situation

[@utkarshsingh5907]

Same

[@dxerstudio3560]

Same

[@vishalsinghpanwar2972]

same

[@lordjenis7358]

make video on how to use ChatGPT for open source contributing and learning to code !

[@rise6813]

What technology on the web development should be learned to contribute as a fresher

[@shashankshetk]

Please make more videos on how to get started with open source contributions, to be specific on how to communicate with the project maintainers, this would be really helpful, thank you so much for all your informative videos, they are really awesome

[@garsondiyakeyur]

Harkirat I like the way how clearly you communicate the process step by step I was looking on how do you approach anything when you start it for the first time for learning, so basically what is your learning process? What are your go to websites or channels when you're stuck

[@sarthaksharma3188]

Thanks ❤

[@karansamra]

The erosion of professionalism in society is a worrying trend, and it's often fueled by narrow-minded attitudes that prioritize technical skills over a broader understanding of the profession. While coding proficiency is undoubtedly an essential part of being a good engineer, it's by no means the only one. Thus, I find it regrettable that the video you mentioned seems to overlook this fact, and instead promotes a reductionist view of the discipline. I must say, I'm disappointed that such a simplistic message would gain traction in our community. It's vital to keep education and career separate, as they serve different purposes. Education is a means to acquire knowledge and develop critical thinking skills that are essential for success in any field. It's not just about getting a job, but about being prepared to face challenges and contribute to society. Ultimately, if you're qualified and committed to your profession, opportunities will come your way. However, that doesn't mean you should neglect the bigger picture and focus solely on technical skills. A truly professional engineer is someone who understands the broader context of their work, has strong ethics and communication skills, and is committed to lifelong learning. Let's not forget that.

[@ARUNRAWAT-rh5ks]

pls a one short video for working professionals to start open source.

[@genshincommissionsdaily7070]

here I am having problem just setting up the path and stuffs to actually start coding. My VS code luck is pretty bad.

[@mann_36]

Change theme one dark pro darker theme

[@mdkaifansari8088]

Please craete a video on "how to start open source contribution as a begineer ?"

[@akaashvakharia6233]

You can make your own startup

[@krishnakondupalli4189]

Please post a video for experienced folks as well.

[@surya_683]

Need a video on Roadmap for FullStackDeveloper.Thank you

[@neeraj-mp3mh]

But I believe that the environment of iit helped you one-way or another to achieve what you are doing today. So can't compare iit experience with anything.

[@jordanb9363]

Please do live 1hr / however long stream of real-time contributing solving issues in OS

[@balajiganesh4246]

I see you began to code/contribute right from college where you had all the time in your side. How can a working React/Node developer like me who works 12hrs/day in Big tech, contribute/learn those vital additional skills like AWS, Docker and make the cut to remote jobs? Should I be doing an MS to buy time?

[@Madiha456]

Please bro mention the programming languages along the codes you are explaining, which lanaguages are you using??

[@ratneshchouhan8766]

@HarkiratSingh Hey, I hv 1 thng to suggest here, if you could desribe the miniamum set of technology stack to learn to start open source contribution it would be really gr8 or JS and TS are the default to go for, Also when you are selecting projects in GSOC to contribute do u suggest JS will be the easiest to start??

[@egm5081]

nice video, thanks man

[@prasoonmahawar4657]

Hi, I started watching your web3 tutorial Playlist cab you add more tutorials vidoe in it. Thanks

[@shortsplzz5730]

Make Video On Machine requirements or Laptop buying Guide For Web 3 Development

[@whocares7557]

Obsessed with your content, great work ❤ Can you also make a video on Bug Bounties please?

[@its_SR07]

Amazingly good!!

[@sahilpatil7169]

Pls tell step by step what is open source and how to contribute?

[@yogeshdharya3857]

Tech company mei kaam kurte hue bhi opensource projects mei contribute kurte rehna chahiye 🤯 company allow kurti h github mei active rehne k liye toh theek . Meine toh suna h Amazon waaley nikaal dete h YT channel rukhne k liye 🤦‍♂️

[@ronakrajrauniyar3211]

Can you make vidoes about your web3 contributions, the ones you referred to in the last video. I've coding solana and rust recently and wanted to get in to the space to work now sooo...

[@john_doe_2231]

I am a first year student starting DSA right now. i wanted to know if the kind of coding done in DSA/CP is different from the kind of coding done in Dev/open source. If i am not that good at DSA does that mean will struggle in Dev/Open source as well ?

[@neutron417]

Lol they both are very different

[@john_doe_2231]

@@neutron417 can u explain how ?

[@neutron417]

@@john_doe_2231 on CP you work on some very specific implementation of a algorithm in a problem in the best possible way with speed+efficiency, while in development you focus on building stuff by applying that logic to build real projects and may not go deep into algorithm,you wanna write more clean and reusable code

[@proudgadwali144]

Bhai pr bhai open source me toh bhot sare gnre aate hain Tum DSA related me bhi contribute kr skte ho

[@john_doe_2231]

@@neutron417 thanks for the insights

[@lakshaysharma6550]

How to find open source organizations on github to contribute to.🤷‍♂

[@suryathink]

How to find projects to contribute which matches my Skill ?

[@khalilk3189]

keep uploading more open source content

[@heyyounotyouyou3761]

Money is not important. - a rich person

[@arinroday302]

How does the google summer of code process work? What to do after registering on their website. How to select projects with the technologies you know.

[@kshitizgoel5244]

I'm working on Angular from last 8 month in a big MNC....I've started feeling confident enough in it , But at the same time I feel , I won't be able to (Resolve Major Bug) or (Add Major complex feature) in my web app project, Currently , I'm confused in between should I start learning Backend( SpringBoot ) aswell .....So that I'll become a Full stack developer , And then I can work on more [open source/Freelancing] projects or should I improve my current Frontend skills Feel free to answer my query , It'll be a great help to me 😇

[@swayamkediavlogs1787]

Dude shift to react. As you are in angular you are able to see so many bugss. JUST TRY REACT. AND SHIFT TO IT.

[@spiritualcontent763]

@@swayamkediavlogs1787 Big mnc hardly uses React, mostly uses typescript and angular. Startups and some good companies uses React

[@46divyajeetsingh]

what monitor is that at 00:09

[@cryptogyan9894]

What you suggest or recommned is that PPL whose have more than 14 plus of experience in development. Not make any single open source contribution

[@DDK1511]

Your videos are great!! but I have one question like how you learned this many things and actually the main thing from where do you learned it back in the time when there was not more resource available, because while contributing we at least need to know something about the thing we are contributing to.

[@VISHWA2Allinoneindia]

Truly agree with you

[@shoaib3103]

Yeah, I just gave recruitment test for sds labs on quizio😮

[@nazmulhossain5628]

How is this possible i did the same mistake but not in GSOC but in a small project. I got so embraced that i deleted my github account.

[@raju2uraju]

Please Make a video on Python Vs Java Vs C/C++

[@CodePursuit]

Inspiring dude

[@manikanta2000]

Is gsoc helpful for working professionals?

[@gauravpunera3256]

What's the other option rather than doing open source and get a remote job please tell

[@abhishektiwari4411]

You are first placed at Goldman Sachs but Goldman Sachs not hire through open source

[@shahpranshu27]

Bhaiya I have a question, like how can we understand what contribution to do in what project, what changes to make in a project? To be frank, i didn't quite understood what all changes you made in your contributions.

[@knowledgeguru771]

Awesome 👍

[@sarthakjain1824]

That's why IIT's are worth it. You don't get such seniors in other colleges

[@Himanshu-pe5ob]

plz instruct from start, from where in gsoc to github we reached and all other steps. And one more thing, as google has terminated many of its competitive coding contests, is gsoc also terminated is it still there?

[@ashraf7172]

How can we contribute in open source other than in development. Like I love deep learning and data engineering concepts How to contribute in that field

[@ansari123456789]

Hi harkirat, how r u, I am very impressed by your videos and they are a great source of inspiration, I am from a non it background, pursuing full stack course, which is about to get finish then probably move to blockchain path. I would really like to meet you and get the inspiration directly from you. Also I am 35 years old n very late in coding, plz help me and let me know if we can meet. Awaiting your positive response

[@sahilpatil7169]

How to make unique profile.....plz tell

[@advaithmahendrakar]

Bhai suggest some personal project ideas... Should I make the project in the respective language which will be useful for GSOC??

[@Eswar.]

i want to contribute to open source but i am not even able to understand the issues itself(good first one) please help us do more beginner friendly videos how can somebody who know python(intermediate level) can contribute to open source? please help me

[@jaishriram6602]

😂😂😂😂us bro us😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣beginner friendly issues are actually beingnner enemy issue

[@Eswar.]

@@jaishriram6602 exactly they were scary i always wanted to contribute to open source but i can't sadly i don't know java script if i do it would've been a different story

[@guptabhishek]

Which monitor stand is that and are you happy with it?

[@saurabhpatil9348]

Hi Harkirat, My question is should I wait for the Issue to be assigned to me or just solve the issue and create a pull request ?

[@soumendash3911]

Thanks to senior 🎉😅

[@999NRG]

how to start contributing to open source?

[@alwaysahad]

Please please please continue the web3 series!!!

[@me_debankan4178]

We shouldn't be so dependent on chatgpt , afterall you have to write your own logic , i think if we copy from gpt all the time we will end up learning nothing... ! I think you should suggest us to write code more organically.. 🤔

[@aryanmishra9946]

if we know the language why not let gpt do the work for us, we can then just focus on logics and debugging 🤔 surely a beginner should not rely on it

[@pushparai9937]

Mera ek doubt hai what skills i should learn so that I can contribute in open source project. What about Full stack developer ??

[@lakshay22]

I'm a working professional looking for some open-source projects, mainly in Javascript, to contribute. Can you explain how you find the projects?

[@hrishiquemunshi4690]

Jo contribution kiye the voh backend m the ya front and ya smart contracts, I've heard ki startups m zyada smart contracts wala kaam they get it done by senior engineer, so how can I get into any company, I'm currently learning solidity.

[@hrishiquemunshi4690]

And also making some projects on top of it

[@alidemir8588]

thank you

[@ahirhiten8262]

Can you share some knowledge about which open source company should I pick up as begginer.

[@DebabrataPattnayak]

make a vedio that if some one not made GSOC so for them next is What?

[@kiranpharma3545]

Sir kindly suggest,,, what a first year cse student should do to start contributing to open source,,,, like what should I learn first java,python,,, etc. Or prerequisite to enter in open source,, and what resource u used during your college time,,, did college teach this to u Or u used some other platforms to learn this????? Plz 🙏🙏🙏 it's a request from a noob 2023 cse student to a pro like u.. 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@ArjunGupta-dj7ot]

Which company's moniter you used in this video?