Newcomers

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So you've heard about Databayt and you're curious. Maybe someone invited you to contribute, or you stumbled across our project and want to understand what we're all about. Either way, welcome!

This page is specifically for you - the newcomer who has questions, concerns, and wants to understand how this all works before diving in.

Why Databayt

Databayt is a collaborative open-source ecosystem designed to accelerate development. With a patterned, searchable code library, developers can start projects up to 70% complete—never from scratch. While open source has come a long way and countless codebases already exist, there's still real value in building a well-structured, indexed library where code follows consistent patterns and architecture. Databayt is about creating that shared standard—together. It's not just practical; it's exciting to shape a clean, reusable codebase as a community—making development faster for everyone, and driving collective progress for Databayt as a publicly traded entity.

Generate Revenue

Build once, earn repeatedly through our transparent revenue-sharing model.

Real-World Experience

Work on live, enterprise-grade projects solving actual business challenges.

Public Ownership

Own and showcase your work while building a strong GitHub portfolio.

Collaborative Learning

Learn from experts while working on enterprise solutions with our team.

Remote Work

Yes, 100% remote. There's no office, no required meetings, no fixed hours. Contributors work from their home offices in different countries, coffee shops while traveling, co-working spaces, or wherever they're most productive. You collaborate through GitHub, communicate async, and work on your own schedule.

Revenue Sharing

No traditional salaries here. Databayt is collectively owned by us - the contributors. When sales team brings in projects, we complete them together and everyone takes their share. You're not an employee; you're a co-owner building equity in something bigger. We use a transparent revenue-sharing model where contributors earn a percentage of revenue generated from their contributions across our four core business models. read more →

Part-Time Contribution

Perfect for part-time contributors. Most of our successful contributors:

  • Work 5-10 hours per week
  • Contribute during evenings or weekends
  • Take breaks when life gets busy
  • Have no pressure or deadlines

Many successful contributors started with just 2-3 hours per week.

Experience Requirements

Everyone starts somewhere. What matters most:

  • Willingness to learn
  • Ability to adopt pattern
  • Good communication
  • Persistence when facing challenges

We provide mentorship and have "good first issue" labels specifically for newcomers.

Getting Started

Explore

Browse our GitHub repositories to understand our architecture. Check issues labeled "good first issue" for beginner tasks. Read our documentation to learn our development practices.

Setup

Pick a repository that matches your skills and interests. Follow our setup guide to configure your environment. Test the development server and start experimenting.

Contribute

Start with small, manageable tasks to build confidence. Follow our contribution guidelines and coding standards. Get feedback from experienced contributors through PRs.

Build

Leverage our battle-tested components for your projects. Start with up to 70% of your project pre-built. Customize and extend components to match your needs.

Support Available

Community

  • Growing contributor base from 10+ countries
  • Active Discord community with 500+ members
  • Monthly community calls and workshops
  • Active mentorship program

Resources

  • Comprehensive documentation
  • Video tutorials
  • Setup guides
  • Best practices

Common Questions

Can I use Databayt components in my own projects?

Yes! All components are open source and can be used in your projects according to their respective licenses. We encourage reuse and building upon our work.

What if I'm not experienced enough?

We have contributors at all skill levels. Beginners often bring fresh perspectives that experts miss. We provide mentorship and support.

How do I know what to work on?

Start with issues labeled "good first issue", join community discussions, or talk to project maintainers. You're never working blindly.

Future Opportunities

As you grow with us, you can look forward to:

  • Building enterprise solutions
  • Contributing to our design system framework
  • Helping create our developer education platform
  • Leading community programs
  • Mentoring new contributors

Ready to Start?

Every contributor started exactly where you are now. You don't have to decide everything today. Just take one small step forward.

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