[UncleEntity]

This is also sound advice for someone wanting to join an established open source project.

Pluck some of the low-hanging fruit so they can get to know you and try not to be a burden on the core maintainers. And...have fun?

[sevagh]

I think starting off with the impression of being a small wins person sticks, and people will think of you as "does small tasks well." No promos and whatnot.

It's why being a loud jackass that deploys something horrendous has better outcomes for your career.