First-time contributors to Farcaster often try to propose new features. 

We appreciate the energy, but this never ends up working. First-time contributors usually lack the context to identify design flaws and the clout to get people to adopt it. 

If you're serious about contributing, start with simple things like fixing bugs, writing docs, upgrading packages or improving the dev ex. This will help you build the context you need to start writing features.

Focus on contributing by fixing bugs, writing docs, or upgrading packages. This will help you gain experience and understanding before proposing new features. Valuable advice for first-time contributors!

totally agree! fixing bugs and updating stuff is the best way to learn the ropes. plus, it really helps the community 💪 debug and conquer!