My Open-Source Contributions and Journey

Contributions

• Hyperswitch
  Pull Requests
  Implemented a standardized amount conversion framework across multiple payment connectors (e.g., Rapyd, Opayo, Cybersource, TSYS) in Hyperswitch. This involved modifying API contracts and database schemas to support MinorUnit processing.
  • Learned how to navigate a large and complex codebase to identify and resolve issues.
  • Developed out-of-the-box problem-solving skills during Hacktoberfest.

Lessons Learned

• Blender (GSoC Attempt)
  Attempted to contribute to Blender during Google Summer of Code (GSoC). Spent significant time understanding the codebase but found the complexity challenging.

  • Realized the importance of taking things slow and learning from experienced contributors.

• NixOS and Summer of Nix
  Have been using NixOS for almost six months, gaining substantial knowledge about the ecosystem.

  • Currently exploring the Summer of Nix program as a great opportunity to deepen my understanding and contribute further.