Community guides
Naglasúpan · Community guides
Build something. Share what you learn.
A place to start, whether you have a project to share, a skill to offer, or something you’re curious to try. Find your next step in Iceland’s builder community.
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What is Naglasúpan? Iceland’s software community
Naglasúpan connects people building software in Iceland. Discover local side projects, learn the story behind the name, and find a way to contribute.
Read the guideHow to find Icelandic software and side projects
Find Icelandic software projects by the problem they solve, assess what is ready to try, and follow the work that interests you.
How to get involved in Iceland’s builder community
Join the conversation through a project: introduce yourself, give useful feedback, or offer a small contribution without needing a finished app.
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How to share a side project and get useful feedback
Prepare a clear project page, share your side project with Iceland’s builder community, and turn feedback into a manageable next step.
Read the guideA side-project page checklist and description template
Write a side-project description that explains the problem, shows what works, credits contributors, and asks for specific feedback.
How to get useful feedback on a side project
Ask a focused question, give testers a realistic task, and turn their observations into your next side-project improvement.
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How to contribute to a community software project
Find a useful first contribution, agree on its scope, and collaborate with software builders through code, documentation, design, or testing.
Read the guideYour first software-project contribution: a checklist
Choose a small contribution, check the project’s instructions, agree on scope, and deliver work that a maintainer can review.
How to find collaborators for a side project
Write a clear collaboration brief that explains your side project, the help you need, the time commitment, and the first task.