Discover the benefits of contributing to open source software in this 49-minute talk by Marit van Dijk. Learn how to start contributing, find suitable projects, connect with communities, and make various types of contributions. Explore the speaker's personal journey with Cucumber, including lessons learned from early mistakes and the support received from core maintainers. Gain insights into the learning opportunities, career benefits, and community connections that open source contributions can provide. Understand how to overcome common barriers to contribution and find your place in the open source ecosystem.