Learning programming to contribute?

Hey guys, fairly new Linux user here.

I've wanted to acquire the expertise required to contribute to Linux in some technical way, so how would you recommend I start to learn the process?

I'm not at all experienced in this, only having basic programming knowledge from computer science classes in high school which were a shitfest, but that's another story. I have been using Linux as a daily driver for a few weeks after I reinstalled on my new pc. So I would be considered an enthusiast among my peers, for what it's worth.

I am willing to spend a good amount of time as I have a vacation coming soon, and I wanted to learn how to program anyway so decided I might as well learn how the OSS community works in the same timeframe lol.

All tips are appreciated :)

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