Welcome to the Code Spotlight Open Source Internship Program! This initiative is designed to merge the real-world experience of open-source contributions with an internship framework, providing participants with structured learning, hands-on collaboration, and an official credential for their efforts.

• Open-Source Roots: The program revolves around contributing to real-life open-source projects, which inherently emphasize collaboration, transparency, version control, and coding discipline.
• Internship Framework: Unlike traditional open-source contributions, this program formalizes your experience with:
  • Clear learning goals.
  • Defined tracks based on skillsets and technologies.
  • An official acknowledgment (internship certificate) upon successful completion.
• Welcomes Diverse Contributions: Contributions are welcome from anyone - whether you're officially part of the internship or contributing externally to the project. Open-source thrives on community involvement, and we embrace that.

We currently offer the following tracks under the program. Each track emphasizes core technologies while embedding fundamental open-source principles like version control via Git, collaborative coding on GitHub, and team communication.

• Learn to create dynamic and interactive web applications using Angular.
• Work with TypeScript, HTML, and SCSS.
• Contribute to real-world Angular-based open-source projects.

• Work with React-based Next.js to build server-rendered web applications.
• Learn about concepts like API routes, static generation, and SSR (Server-Side Rendering).
• Build scalable, fast projects for open-source ecosystems.

• Dive into backend development with Node.js and Express.js.
• Contribute to building REST or GraphQL APIs.
• Learn to handle server-side logic, database integrations, and authentication processes.

The program is designed to suit a variety of schedules:

• Duration: Flexible, ranging from 2 to 6 months.
  • If you have more time available, you may complete the program faster (e.g., within 2 months).
  • If you have a busy schedule, you can work at a slower pace, spreading your participation over 6 months.
• Why Flexible? We accommodate participants’ personal commitments (e.g., jobs, studies) while ensuring that everyone has the chance to learn and contribute meaningfully.

The Code Spotlight Open Source Internship is not a paid internship, and here’s why:

1. Merge With Open Source: Open-source development, by its nature, is typically unpaid and thrives on the voluntary contributions of developers globally.
2. Focus on Learning and Collaboration: The primary goal is to give participants hands-on experience in real-world collaboration, teamwork, and development - a priceless opportunity to enhance your portfolio and skills.

1. Provide participants with real-life collaborative development experience through open source involvement.
2. Empower developers to work on real-world projects where their code creates impact.
3. Make open-source contributions more accessible, structured, and recognized.
4. Create a career-building internship experience that’s both challenging and flexible.

This program is open to all!

• As an Intern: Apply, select your track (frontend or backend), and officially join the internship program. You'll receive structured mentorship and certification at the end.
• As a Contributor: Anyone can still contribute to projects without formally being part of the internship—you’ll be part of our community and valuable to the project’s success.

1. Explore your interests:
   • Would you like to focus on Frontend Development (Angular/Next.js) or Backend Development (Node.js)?
2. Prepare your environment:
   • Familiarize yourself with Git and GitHub (if you’re not already comfortable).
   • Study the basics of your chosen technology stack.
3. Join the Program:
   • [Application Link/Instructions to Join]
4. Start contributing:
   • Work on tasks, collaborate with your peers via GitHub, and grow your skills!

Contributions are the backbone of this program and the open-source ecosystem. Whether you're joining as an intern or contributing outside the formal program, your involvement is deeply valued.

You can:

• Report bugs.
• Fix issues in existing repositories.
• Build new features.
• Contribute to documentation or community initiatives.

Every contribution matters and brings value to the community. Let’s build impactful projects together!

Have questions or want to learn more about the program? Reach out to us via:

• [Email/Contact Link]
• [Discord/Slack Community Link]

We’re excited to have you here. Together, let’s shine a light on your coding journey and make open source a pivotal part of your growth story! 🚀