Ah, ok.

Removed my comment.

Thanks for explaining.

I've been considering getting involved and making contributions in the development of Bitcoin Core.  I'm still figuring out that process (I've never been involved in programming or designing for any open source projects before).

Seems like some sort of mentoring system to make the transition easier would be useful for talented programmers that want to get involved in the effort but aren't sure where or how to get started.  Are there any good tutorials or primers that I should take a look at?

Do I just install git on my MacBook, clone the repository, throw a dart at a BIP list, and start from scratch on my own implementation of whatever proposal my dart lands on?