From: Tom Lane <tgl@sss.pgh.pa.us>
To: Ankush Mondal <ankushmondal1y2t@gmail.com>
cc: Amogh Dambal <amoghdambal1@gmail.com>, pgsql-general@postgresql.org
Subject: Re: Begin contribution journey to postgres
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Ankush Mondal <ankushmondal1y2t@gmail.com> writes:
> I was wondering if it would be possible for me to start working on some
> beginner-friendly issues or tasks. I’d really appreciate any pointers on
> where to find such issues or how to get started with contributing.

Well, there is a TODO list on our wiki, but sadly it's been nearly
unmaintained for a long time.  I wouldn't trust it as a guide to
things that should be done.  Moreover, most of the stuff that got onto
that list got there because it was too hard to get done quickly
and/or there wasn't consensus.

The best thing I can think of for a new developer to get started
is to help review some in-progress patches.  Even simple things
like "does it pass tests" or "is the documentation intelligible"
are helpful.  But your main goal should be to read the patches
and start learning your way around the Postgres code base that way.
We keep track of unapplied patches in our "commit fest" app:

https://commitfest.postgresql.org

Look through the list, select some that fit your interests,
start reading the associated mailing list threads.

BTW, pretty nearly all discussion about PG development happens on
pgsql-hackers.  The pgsql-novice list is meant for novice users'
questions, not so much novice developers.

Welcome!

			regards, tom lane