​GLUG MECS : Learn, Build & Contribute

​Curious about Linux, Git, GitHub, or Open Source? Join us for a practical introduction to the tools, culture, and communities that power modern software development, featuring Revanth Kumar Patha, Senior Software Engineer at Experian and Founder of VueVerse.

​What you’ll explore:

• ​🐧 Linux & the Open Source ecosystem — Understand Linux, its origins, and why Open Source matters.

• ​🌐 GLUG & Open Source — Discover the history of GLUGs and how Open Source communities have shaped technology.

• ​🔧 Git & GitHub — Learn the fundamentals of version control, repositories, branching, and collaborative development.

• ​🤝 Contributing to Open Source — Understand how to find projects, make your first contribution, and get involved in developer communities.

• ​🚀 Real Open Source Contributions — Through our partnership with Swecha, participants will get access to real Open Source contribution tasks and opportunities to work on practical projects.

• ​🏆 Performance-Based Opportunities — Top performers who demonstrate strong contributions and consistent participation may get an opportunity to earn an internship through the program.

​Whether you're a beginner or already building projects, this session gives you the foundation to learn the tools, work on real projects, contribute to Open Source, and build your developer profile.

​Learn. Build. Contribute. Get noticed.