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Starting your project

Starting your project is super simple! Here’s what you need to do:

before anything, make sure to join #open-sauce-2026 in the slack!

1. Set up your project!

This involves a couple different steps; you’ll need a:

  • GitHub repository! This is where your project will be stored and shared. other git hosts are supported too!
  • a README.md file in the root to describe what your project is!
  • a JOURNAL.md file that you’ll update every time you work on your project!

2. Share what you’re making in slack!

Write a short message in #open-sauce-2026 about what you’re making! You should include a really basic sketch - don’t worry if you’re not an artist! It just helps establish a north star.

3. Start working away!

Start designing! While you’re working on your project, make sure to write a journal entry every time you work on it! Here’s an easy template for you to copy:

# May 4th, 2026: Got the screen to work!

[your actual journal entry!]

[A picture or two of what you did!]

**Total time spent: 2h**