Hey Jay, you can start with introductory issues listed in the JIRA.. Follow the link to directly go to issues list..
Hi Everyone,
My name is Chamika Gayashan, and I’m from Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. I’m currently pursuing my bachelor’s degree (BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering) from Birmingham City University. I’m looking forward to contributing my programming knowledge to OpenMRS as a Full-stack software engineer.
I hope you guys will help me with my journey.
Thank You, Chamika Gayashan
Hello everyone,
We are two Master’s degree engineering students currently working on our master thesis project. As part of our project, we would love to contribute to OpenMRS by developing a module that helps classify groups of words or discharge notes into ICD-10 codes.
Rather than a fully automatic system, our idea is to build a decision support tool that suggests a limited set of relevant ICD-10 codes (for example, around 20-30 options), from which a medical coder or user would select the most appropriate one.
Since we are not OpenMRS users ourselves, we would really appreciate feedback from people who actively use OpenMRS in real clinical or operational settings. Our goal is to build something genuinely useful for the community and aligned with users’ real needs and workflows.
Any feedback, suggestions, or insights would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you very much for your time and responses! @egouthiere
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Hi everyone, I’m a Computer Science student currently working on backend projects using Java and Spring Boot. I’m interested in contributing to backend modules within OpenMRS and understanding its modular architecture. I’ve started exploring the documentation and would appreciate guidance on beginner-friendly issues to get started. Looking forward to contributing! I am also preparing for GSoC 2026
Hi everyone!
I’m Sakshi, a Computer Engineering student with a strong interest in healthcare technology and full-stack development. I have been working extensively with Spring Boot and React, and I’m currently building a Hospital Management System to deepen my understanding of medical workflows.
I am eager to start contributing to OpenMRS, specifically the O3 (OpenMRS 3.0) framework. My goal is to learn from this amazing community, contribute to open-source healthcare, and prepare for GSoC 2026.
I’ve just set up my environment and am looking forward to claiming my first “Good First Issue” soon!
Hello OpenMRS Community,
My name is Arpit Rajawat, a computer science student preparing to apply for Google Summer of Code 2026.
I’m a backend-focused developer working with Python, REST APIs, PostgreSQL, Docker, and AWS. I’m interested in OpenMRS because of its real-world impact on healthcare.
I’ve started exploring the codebase and setting up the development environment. I would appreciate guidance on beginner-friendly issues and the best areas for backend contributions.
Looking forward to contributing and learning from the community.
Thank you, Arpit Rajawat
Hi everyone!
I’m Shruti, a second year student studying Instrumentation and Control Engineering at NSUT
I’m interested in contributing to OpenMRS for GSoC 2026.
Background:
- Learning Java and Python
- Want to learn Spring Boot through real-world projects
- Passionate about using technology for social impact in healthcare
- New to open source but committed to learning properly
I have exams until February 24, but I’m starting now to:
- Set up my development environment
- Understand the OpenMRS architecture
- Find good starter issues to work on
I’m particularly interested in backend development and API work.
I’d appreciate guidance on:
- Setting up my local development environment
- Good first issues for someone at my level
- Best practices for contributing to OpenMRS
Looking forward to contributing and learning from this community!
Thanks, Shruti
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As an IT professional with extensive experience managing high-availability healthcare IT systems, I am currently working on a strategic initiative to implement a large-scale OpenMRS EHR system across a Francophone nation in Africa. Given the complexities of coordinating enterprise-wide clinical operations and the unique infrastructure requirements of the region, I am seeking to connect with experts who have successfully navigated national or regional OpenMRS rollouts. I have several targeted questions regarding platform scalability, localization for French-speaking contexts, and data governance, and I would greatly value the opportunity to exchange insights with anyone who has managed similar large-scale health informatics projects in this specific geographical landscape.
Hi! Daniel Alemu here. I am an under grad Software Engineering student from Ethiopia who’s interested in GSoC 2026. I love the concept of this project, and I hope I can contribute something meaningful to it.
I am interested in web development and familiar with JavaScript, ReactJS, Django, Node, and SQL, as well as design tools.
I found the level of documentation and organization here to be great, and the community seems to be even greater! Looking forward to learning a lot and contributing 
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Hello OpenMRS community
I’m Raiyaan, a Java & Spring Boot developer preparing for GSoC 2026. I’m here because OpenMRS solves real healthcare problems, and I want to learn how large production systems are designed while contributing consistently; not just for GSoC but long-term. I’m currently setting up the project locally and exploring the backend architecture. I’d appreciate guidance on good first issues where I can start helping immediately. Excited to contribute and grow with the community!
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Hello everyone! 
My name is Shreyas Unnibhavi, and I am a 2025 Electronics and communication Engineering graduate from India.
I have a strong technical foundation in Java, Object-Oriented Programming, and SQL, along with hands-on experience building cross-platform applications using Flutter.
I am really inspired by the OpenMRS mission to improve healthcare delivery in developing countries through open-source software. I am eager to dive into enterprise Java development and learn from this amazing community.
My goal is to become an active contributor and hopefully participate in GSoC 2026. Right now, my immediate next steps are to finish setting up my local development environment and read through the developer documentation. Once that is running, I look forward to picking up my first “introductory” ticket on Jira!
I’m excited to meet you all and start contributing!
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Hi everyone! My name is Isura, and I’m excited to join the OpenMRS community. I’ve been studying software development for about a year through a diploma program, and my main stack is Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, and React.
I am hoping to participate in GSoC 2026 with OpenMRS. Looking forward to learning from all of you!
Hi everyone, I’m Oshadha, a Trainee Software Engineer and a B.Eng Software Engineering undergraduate. I primarily work with Java, Spring Boot, and React. I have practical experience building full-stack applications, including comprehensive management systems, which makes me very excited to contribute to the OpenMRS domain. I’m looking forward to GSoC 2026 and would love to find a ‘good first issue’ to start understanding the codebase!
Hi everyone, my name daniel. I’m a first-year postgrad student and a developer skilled in Java and TypeScript as well, and I’m excited to join OpenMRS! I have previous experience developing for clinical trials, so I’m very passionate about the intersection of technology and healthcare.
I’m looking forward to contributing to the community, starting with my /dev/1 stage. I can’t wait to collaborate with you all and help improve global health through open source!
Hi everyone, I’m Abhishek Kumar Singh from Hyderabad, India, and I’m really happy to join the OpenMRS community. I’m a recent engineering graduate with a strong interest in backend development, and I’m excited to contribute and grow by collaborating with the community here.
I work primarily with Java and its ecosystem, including popular frameworks and related technologies, and I also have hands-on experience with SQL databases. I’m actively learning and practising system design concepts, and I’m eager to apply these skills to real-world healthcare problems through OpenMRS.
I’m looking forward to starting with beginner-friendly issues, understanding the project’s architecture, and gradually taking on more challenging tasks as I become familiar with the platform and workflows. I’m grateful for this opportunity and excited to contribute to an open-source project that supports healthcare delivery around the world.
Hello, my name is Edgar. I’m a Brazilian physician with experience in Cardiology, Family Medicine, and Radiology. I’m currently exploring OpenMRS to deepen my understanding of open-source EMR systems and contribute to the development of accessible, low-cost healthcare solutions.
Hi everyone
I’m Nitin kumar, a student from India interested in contributing to OpenMRS for GSoC 2026.
I have experience with Java and backend development, and I’m eager to start contributing. I’m currently setting up the development environment and would appreciate guidance on beginner-friendly issues to begin with.
Looking forward to learning and contributing to the community!
Hi everyone 
, I’m Tirth Patel. I’m a 3rd-year B.Tech IT student from India. I’ve been spending a lot of time recently strengthening my Java foundations and maintaining a daily study streak for the MERN stack (React/Node). I recently started exploring OpenMRS because the mix of an enterprise Java backend and a React frontend perfectly aligns with what I want to master for my career. I’m currently working through the Developer Stages documentation to set up my local environment and get my /dev/null badge
. I’m hoping to pick up some good first issues soon and prepare for GSoC 2026. Really excited to learn from this community!
Hi everyone
My name is Ayush Agarwal. I am a 2nd year B.Tech student from GLA University, Mathura.
I have a strong interest in web development and currently work mainly with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js, and MongoDB. I am especially interested in frontend development and building user-friendly web applications.
I have recently joined the OpenMRS community and I am excited to start contributing. I am looking forward to learning more about the project, improving my Java and backend skills, and making meaningful contributions.
I would appreciate any guidance on how to get started and where I can begin contributing.
Thank you! 
My name is Dhruv Kamakhya, and I am a second-year undergraduate student pursuing my degree in Engineering. I am very interested in contributing to OpenMRS and preparing for GSoC 2026.
I have experience in Java and am currently strengthening my understanding of backend development, version control (Git), and system design. I am eager to learn more about the OpenMRS architecture and start contributing through beginner-friendly issues.
I would appreciate any guidance on:
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Setting up the development environment properly
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Recommended starter issues
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Best way to understand the OpenMRS codebase
Looking forward to contributing to the community.
Thank you.
Dhruv Kamakhya