@1:Follow any instructions in the readme and make sure that you can configure and run the project on your local
system. If you encounter any issues not discussed in the readme, or any errors, this is a great first contribution!
@2:Read through all the issues in the project. These are suggestions for additions or modifications.
Reference:
Open Source on Github: Your First Contribution: http://spencermoran.me/2013/08/13/open-source-on-github-your-first-contribution/