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Title: Hello OpenMRS Family – New Contributor Learning Java :rocket:

Hello OpenMRS Community,

My name is Sebaana Yusuf Salim, and I’m excited to introduce myself as a new member here. I’ve just completed my Diploma in Computer Science, and I’m currently deepening my understanding of Java, which I understand is a key part of OpenMRS development.

I’m based in Mukono-Ntawo, Uganda, and I’ve always been passionate about tech that makes real-world impact — especially in healthcare. My goal is to actively contribute to the OpenMRS platform, learn from this amazing global community, and grow into a developer who can solve problems that matter.

I’m also into frontend development, with some experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and I’m slowly getting comfortable with backend concepts too. Aside from coding, I love singing, learning new things, and building with others.

I would really appreciate any tips or beginner-friendly issues to help me get started. I’m here to learn, collaborate, and contribute wherever I can. Looking forward to connecting with many of you and growing together :laptop::globe_showing_europe_africa:.

You can find me here:

Thank you for having me!

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Hello world!.. I’m Pius Mulamba a Software Engineer fluent in Pythonic spells :snake:…from Django temples to Flask potions. I build systems that don’t just run… they walk elegantly. Ready to debug the world, one health system at a time :laptop:

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Hello everyone

I’m Durga Prasad Kar a Java developer with 5+ years experience in enterprise software applications.

I am looking forward to contribute immensely to OpenMRS community using my Java skills. In case you would like to speak to me, you can DM me on linkedIn. I would be happy to help you out.

Thank you

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/durga-prasad-kar-ba7608184/

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Hello Everyone, I am Uday Pratap Singh, I am a first year student at KIET Group Of Institutions. I love to contribute in open source projects. That why, I am here to be the part of the community and to learn, grow ,enhance my coding skills and to make friends.

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:openmrs: A warm welcome to everyone :tada: :handshake:

Our OpenMRS Academy is fantastic place to get started, check it out, enroll and complete the courses there to get an all round understanding of OpenMRS Community, Product, Teams, Technologies and so much more… You can also checkout our YouTube Channel for amazing getting-started videos & more focused playlists

You could also take some time and go through these guides to get you started exploring, using and contributing to OpenMRS, incase you haven’t yet :point_down:

To awesome, impactiful contributions :clinking_glasses: @ud_coder @durga @marlonpius163 @www.sebyu @chidinma_ahunam @gyanuds @yassin @lakshaygoel12 @stefanromanpers @nooree233 @damithrafdo @adesamad1234

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Thank you so much, Mr. Olara Moses :folded_hands:

I truly appreciate your guidance and encouragement. I’ve just enrolled in the OpenMRS Academy and I’m excited to dive into the courses to build a solid understanding of the community, the product, and the technologies involved.

I’ll also make time to go through the YouTube playlists and the recommended guides, including:

  • Guide for the New and Curious
  • Getting Started with O3
  • Getting Started as a Developer
  • New Contributor Checklist

Looking forward to learning and contributing meaningfully to the OpenMRS mission! Thanks again for pointing me in the right direction.

Best regards,
Sebaana Yusuf Salim

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Hello everyone, my name is Iraguha Julius Mugisha. I am a graduate in Accounting & Finance with experience of 4 years. This is my first appearance in an open source community and i am very eager to learn from the community and contribute to its development. My interest is in Finance, project management and community management.

Thank you, Julius Mugisha.

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Hello Everyone,

I am Sushant Nikam, I am a software developer in a software company. I am looking forward to contribute to OpenMRS community using my Java skills.I am here to be a part of a community,learn and grow my coding skills.

Thank you

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Hi everyone I am Jonathan a full-stack developer from Uganda. I am super hyped to be here and contribute to 03 frontend using Carbon. Any beginner tips please! I will be grateful for any assistance. I’m willing to learn new things, would really love to contribute for development. always excited about new challenges and working with a great team of enthusiastic developers.

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Hi everyone! My name is Dustin Hoye. I am a data scientist in the Seattle area. I have a passion for Global Health and am looking to get involved in OpenMRS and assist however I can.

It would be amazing to connect with someone who can show me the ropes etc. Thanks!

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Hello everyone, hope you’re doing well.

I am a data science student from India curious to learn about Healthcare Technology. I do martial arts as a hobby and I am grateful to be a part of this community.

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Good day everyone. Looking toward learning from you.

My name is Achmad. It’s a pleasure to be acquaintance with you all!

I am a backend software engineer who aspire to be a staff software engineer. Currently I am learning OpenMRS to implement in my country, Indonesia. If there is other Indonesian fellow, I would like to collaborate intensively.

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Hi all,

New here. I’m a teacher for the Computer Science (software engineering) department at Avans University in Breda, The Netherlands. We are in the middle of developing a new curriculum and /have started shaping the last part of the second year, which will run for the first time next year (so around this time in 2026). It seemed like a nice idea to use a real-life application for the students to work with and we think we have found this in OpenMRS, not only from a technical point of view but also with regard to ‘public interest’ and sustainable development (relating the SDG’s to the work done by students is part of the process).

Right now I’m figuring things out to see if this environment is suitable for the level of our students. The theme of this period is integration and software quality and so far this project looks very promising. Once I’m a bit more familiar with OpenMRS (both on a technical level and organization wise) I’ll probably start asking pointers for useful work :slight_smile: that can be implemented by small groups in a timespan of a few weeks up to two months and options for support / coaching from this community.

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Hi, I am Dorian Kalisa. I want to become a code contributor with OpenMRS

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I’m Jayaditya, and I’m really excited to be part of this amazing community!

I’m currently enrolled in a coding bootcamp where I’m learning Data Structures & Algorithms, System Design (LLD & HLD), and Java backend development using Spring Boot. I recently built a movie streaming website using React and public APIs, and now I’m focused on sharpening my backend skills.

I’m especially interested in contributing to OpenMRS as part of my preparation for Google Summer of Code 2026. I’m in the process of setting up the project locally and looking forward to picking up beginner-friendly issues to get involved.

Really excited to learn, contribute, and grow with all of you! :blush:

  • Jayaditya
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Hi Everyone,

Hello! I’m Kamal Hinduja, a long-term resident of the beautiful and multicultural city of Geneva, Switzerland. Having spent many years immersed in the rhythms of this dynamic city, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for its rich cultural diversity, scenic beauty, and progressive spirit. Geneva has not only been my home but also a source of endless inspiration, particularly in the realms of street food and nightlife—two passions that truly define my lifestyle.

Regards

Kamal Hinduja Switzerland, Geneva

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Welcome to the community @kamalhinduja , Why not try Uganda the Pearl of Africa. i bet you wont regret staying :smile:

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I’m Ajay Hinduja, a passionate traveler currently based in Geneva, Switzerland. I’ve been fortunate to explore a variety of destinations across Europe and I’m always on the lookout for unique cultural experiences, hidden gems, and meaningful connections along the way.

Regards Ajay Hinduja Geneva, Switzerland

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welcome @ajayhinduja25 , glad to have you around

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Hi, This is Revathi Dhotre, a technical enthusiast, eager to learn and contribute to the community. I’m based in Chicago, pursuing Master’s degree in Computer Science from University of Illinois Chicago, and working at Argonne National Laboratory as a Researcher.

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