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+# **LINFO2401 project report - Contributing to an Open Source project**
+
+| **Author**              | Nicolas Antoine                                              |
+| ----------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
+| **Date**                | 19/11/2024                                                                     |
+| **NOMA**                | 53511900                                                                    |
+| **Academic Year**       | 2024-2025                      
+                                                |
+| **Open Source Project** | [Genome Analyzer](https://github.com/losuy/Genome-Analyser) 
+| **Open Source Project** | [Mental-Health-Support-Chatbot](https://github.com/Vikranth3140/Mental-Health-Support-Chatbot) 
+| **Pull request made**   | [Update README.md #2](https://github.com/losuy/Genome-Analyser/pull/2)   |
+| **Pull request made**   | [Disclaimer data privacy policy #16](https://github.com/Vikranth3140/Mental-Health-Support-Chatbot/pull/16)   |
+| **Pull request made**   | [Added text size and slight adjustments #17](https://github.com/Vikranth3140/Mental-Health-Support-Chatbot/pull/17)   |
+| **License**             | [MIT License](https://github.com/Vikranth3140/Mental-Health-Support-Chatbot/blob/main/LICENSE)|
+
+## 1 Introduction
+
+In the realm of learning about open source strategies for software development, I
+have been tasked with finding, understanding, and contributing to an open source
+project. This assignment provides an opportunity to dive into the world of open
+source. In this report, I will outline my approach, including the specific projects
+that I selected, the process of understanding their structures and communities, and
+the contributions I made.
+
+## 2 First Approach
+
+To contribute to an open source project, the first step is to find one. This proved to
+be a challenging task, as I initially had no idea where to start. I realized that I was
+not actively using any open source software to which I could contribute, or that I
+simply was not aware of such projects.
+Through my research, I discovered a helpful resource: the website First Timers
+Only, which is designed to guide newcomers to beginner-friendly open source projects
+to contribute tohttps://www.firsttimersonly.com/. Exploring various options
+on the site led me to a project called GenomeAnalyzer (https://github.com/
+losuy/Genome-Analyser).
+The GenomeAnalyzer project is designed to provide a user-friendly software tool
+to perform basic genomic data operations, specifically focusing on FASTA files,
+which are commonly used to store nucleotide sequences.
+
+Unfortunately, there was not much to contribute at that time, as the project was
+still in its early stages. However, I thought I could help by rearranging its README
+file, which was somewhat unclear. My changes focused on clarifying the structure
+of the document and making it more accessible for future contributors.
+
+## 3 Second Approach
+
+After leaving the GenomeAnalyzer project, I immediately decided to look for another
+open source project that would suit me better. I found one called Mental Health Sup-
+port Chatbothttps://github.com/Vikranth3140/Mental-Health-Support-Chatbot).
+The Mental Health Support Chatbot is an innovative application designed to
+provide users with mental health support through an interactive chat interface.
+Built using Streamlit and OpenAI’s GPT-3.5-turbo model, this chatbot aims to
+facilitate mental well-being by offering personalized assistance and insights.
+
+There are several issues listed in this open source project, so I jumped in and
+tried to resolve one of them. The issue titled ”Add user data privacy notice” fo-
+cused on informing users about data handling policies, especially regarding session
+persistence.
+The very first thing I needed to do was understand the code. Fortunately, it
+consisted of only a few files, so I quickly grasped the content and how it achieved
+the results I encountered. Here is the code I added to address the issue:
+
+While discussing my changes and Pull Request (PR) with the project owner, I
+felt motivated to contribute even more, so I decided to explore additional ways to
+assist the project.
+
+The feature #12 Improve Accessibility Features tickled my curiosity. This issue
+addresses the current shortcomings in accessibility support, which may affect usabil-
+ity for users with disabilities. To enhance the user experience, consider implementing
+features such as adjustable text sizes.
+After many tries, I succeed to obtain something quite satisfying.
+
+I also improved the quality of the graph to make it clearer and more visually
+appealing.
+
+## 4 Conclusion
+
+Before starting this course, I had never tried contributing to an open source project.
+I always thought it would be too difficult and beyond my skills. However, through
+this experience, I learned that it’s not as complicated as I imagined. With some
+research and a willingness to learn, I was able to find projects, understand their
+structure, and make useful contributions.
+
+