# Getting started with OpenMRS contributions (first PR guidance) **URL:** \ **Category:** GSoC\ **Created:** [February 7, 2026, 11:04pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/getting-started-with-openmrs-contributions-first-pr-guidance/48234 "2026-02-07T23:04:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![prins\_shiyani](https://talk.openmrs.org/letter_avatar/prins_shiyani/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@prins\_shiyani](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/prins_shiyani)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2026, 11:04pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/getting-started-with-openmrs-contributions-first-pr-guidance/48234/1 "2026-02-07T23:04:30Z")
Hi everyone, I’m a computer engineering student and I’ve successfully set up OpenMRS locally using `openmrs-core` and Jetty. I’m looking to start contributing and would appreciate guidance on: - beginner-friendly issues that are currently active - areas where first-time contributors can add value quickly I’m especially interested in learning the OpenMRS codebase and following best practices. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![chinmay](https://talk.openmrs.org/letter_avatar/chinmay/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@chinmay](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/chinmay)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2026, 4:47pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/getting-started-with-openmrs-contributions-first-pr-guidance/48234/2 "2026-02-08T16:47:32Z")
Hi @prins_shiyani, welcome to OpenMRS! 👋 you can find some issues from here : [Jira](https://openmrs.atlassian.net/jira/software/c/projects/TRUNK/boards/3/backlog) You can also explore the Dev3 environment here: [https://dev3.openmrs.org](https://dev3.openmrs.org) ---
**Author:** ![kpraise](https://talk.openmrs.org/user_avatar/talk.openmrs.org/kpraise/32/21716_2.png) [@kpraise](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/kpraise)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2026, 7:18pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/getting-started-with-openmrs-contributions-first-pr-guidance/48234/3 "2026-02-08T19:18:51Z")
Hello @prins_shiyani i invite you to the newbie call monday 12:00pm EAT [https://om.rs/community](https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fom.rs%2Fcommunity&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1771010160000000&usg=AOvVaw3Dqe5s1IIIN0V2sOI25Y08) you will be able to see more and get helped as well. ---
**Author:** ![glider\_05](https://talk.openmrs.org/letter_avatar/glider_05/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@glider\_05](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/glider_05)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2026, 8:42am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/getting-started-with-openmrs-contributions-first-pr-guidance/48234/4 "2026-02-09T08:42:49Z")
Hi, is this newbie call open to everyone? I’d love to attend as I’m also looking to start contributing. ---
**Author:** ![jwnasambu](https://talk.openmrs.org/user_avatar/talk.openmrs.org/jwnasambu/32/13543_2.png) [@jwnasambu](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/jwnasambu)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2026, 12:13pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/getting-started-with-openmrs-contributions-first-pr-guidance/48234/5 "2026-02-09T12:13:47Z")
Yes its unopen call for everyone interested > [@glider\_05](#): > > Hi, is this newbie call open to everyone? I’d love to attend as I’m also looking to start contributing. Yes! the newbie call is open to everyone. It’s a great place to learn how to get started, so you’r/ anyone is more than welcome to attend the call. Besides, it was nice see you. ---
**Author:** ![glider\_05](https://talk.openmrs.org/letter_avatar/glider_05/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@glider\_05](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/glider_05)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2026, 2:57pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/getting-started-with-openmrs-contributions-first-pr-guidance/48234/6 "2026-02-09T14:57:42Z")
Thank you! It was great attending the newbie call and learning more about how to get started. It was nice seeing you as well.