My journey with Owasp and Open Source

For the longest time, contributing to open-source software was something I only dreamt about. I would read about developers collaborating globally, building tools that millions use, and I knew I wanted to be part of that ecosystem—I just didn't know where to start. I was familiar with Google Summer of Code (GSoC) and the incredible runway it provides. However, looking at the sheer volume of organizations and massive codebases can be intimidating. The turning point came during a conversation with a friend who introduced me to the OWASP BLT (Bug Logging Tool) project. The more I looked into it, the more it clicked. I decided right then that this wouldn't just be a passive interest anymore; this was going to be my entry into the open-source world and my primary target for GSoC. The "Hello World" of Open Source Entering the open-source world can feel like standing at the edge of a high dive. I came to the project with a solid foundation in Python, SQL, and MySQL, alongside version control