---
title: "Callstack Experts on Open Source"
description: "Learn how to get started with Open Source, find the right project to contribute to, and explore top React Native libraries from the Callstack community."
url: https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/coffee-talk-3-open-source
updated: 2026-10-24T08:39:42.133Z
---

# Callstack Experts on Open Source

Learn how to get started with Open Source, find the right project to contribute to, and explore top React Native libraries from the Callstack community.

_Guest: Michał Pierzchala, Principal Engineer @ Callstack · Host: Łukasz Chludziński, Engineering Manager @ Callstack · Published 2022-06-07 · Duration 23:32 · Category: Open Source_

Listen: [YouTube](https://youtu.be/Bc7bdH4LHNQ) · [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/7La8W9ULtlJNr7QJOnaWoz?si=UBR2_8KYT7SCRL0gLga9pg) · [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/tn/podcast/the-react-native-show-podcast-coffee-talk-3-open-source/id1525543072?i=1000565507030) · [SoundCloud](https://soundcloud.com/user-985069846/the-react-native-show-podcast-coffee-talk-3-open-source?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing)

In this Coffee Talk, Michał and Łukasz discuss the [Open Source](https://www.callstack.com/open-source) space. They share their stories about the beginnings in Open Source, why they got involved and what exactly they needed Open Source for back then.

## What you need to know about Open Source

- How to get started in Open Source
- How to find a project to contribute to
- How to get excited to the point of wishing to contribute to a project

## Resources to get started

Check Callstack Open Source repositories for projects you can contribute to:

- [react-native-paper](https://github.com/callstack/react-native-paper)
- [repack](https://github.com/callstack/repack)
- [react-native-testing-library](https://github.com/callstack/react-native-testing-library)
- [react-native-builder-bob](https://github.com/callstack/react-native-builder-bob)
- [react-native-pager-view](https://github.com/callstack/react-native-pager-view)
- [linaria](https://github.com/callstack/linaria)
- [react-native-brownfield](https://github.com/callstack/react-native-brownfield)
- [react-native-slider](https://github.com/callstack/react-native-slider)
- [react-native-windows-hello](https://github.com/callstack/react-native-windows-hello)

Insights

## Learn more about Open Source

Here's everything we published recently on this topic.

[View all](https://www.callstack.com/insights)

- [Visualizing Open Source Licenses to Analyze Compliance and Reduce Legal Risk](https://www.callstack.com/blog/visualizing-open-source-licenses-to-analyze-compliance-and-reduce-legal-risk) (Aug 7 · Article): Discover how license-kit visualize maps and analyzes your dependency graph, helping you spot license issues, duplicates, and restrictive packages with interactive views, stats, and AI-powered summaries.
- [How Definitely Typed Changed TypeScript Forever](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/how-definitely-typed-changed-typescript-forever) (Mar 26 · Podcast): Discover the story behind Definitely Typed with its creator, Boris Yankov, and learn how it became essential for type-safe JavaScript in the TypeScript ecosystem.
- [Introducing the OMH Cloud Storage Module](https://www.callstack.com/blog/introducing-the-omh-cloud-storage-module) (Oct 14 · Article): Discover the OMH Cloud Storage Module. This open-source solution simplifies cloud storage integration for React Native apps.
- [Introduction to the React Native OMH Maps Library](https://www.callstack.com/blog/introduction-to-the-react-native-omh-maps-library) (Jul 12 · Article): Discover how the React Native OMH Maps library simplifies map integration with cross-platform compatibility, ease of use, and customization options.
- [Behind the Scenes of React Native 0.74 Release](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/behind-the-scenes-of-react-native-0-74-release) (Apr 22 · Podcast): Join the release crew members to find out what new features and improvements React Native 0.74 brings to the cross-platform development world.
- [Callstack OSS Update](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/callstack-oss-update) (Apr 27 · Podcast): April 2023 Callstack OSS Update: RFC for Expo Config Plugins, Re.Pack & Paper news.
- [NPM Kiosk and Open Source Monetization](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/npm-kiosk-and-open-source-monetization) (Feb 21 · Podcast): Explore the pros, cons, and lessons from gating access to open source libraries, plus insights on handling payments with tools like NPM Kiosk and Reassure.
- [React Native Paper 5.0 - What’s New?](https://www.callstack.com/blog/react-native-paper-5-0) (Dec 6 · Article): React Native Paper 5.0 is here! Dive into the latest updates and improvements.
- [React Native Programming Languages](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/coffee-talk-5-react-native-programming-languages) (Sep 15 · Podcast): Join Łukasz Chludziński and Abi Thiao as they discuss React Native programming languages ranging from JavaScript and TypeScript to Lua.