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Amazing experience with Hacktoberfest πŸ’»πŸ˜

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🌍 Hacktoberfest 2024 – A Global Celebration of Open Source!

This year, Hacktoberfest is more inclusive than ever, inviting everyone, from coders to no-code contributors, to be part of the open-source revolution. Designers, writers, project managers, and anyone passionate about making a difference are welcome to join and contribute in their own unique ways.


πŸš€ Hello, World! – My Hacktoberfest Journey

Hacktoberfest 2024 has been a blast! Imagine a month dedicated to coding, learning, and sharing ideas with a global open-source community. For anyone new, Hacktoberfest is an annual event where developers worldwide come together to contribute to open-source projects, refine their skills, and even snag some swag like stickers, tees, and hoodies! Here’s a glimpse into my journey this year – complete with its quirks, challenges, and triumphs. πŸš€πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’»

πŸš€ Why I Joined Hacktoberfest

To me, Hacktoberfest is more than an event; it’s a chance to:

  • Refine my skills by working on real-world projects. πŸ› οΈ
  • Connect with the open-source community and learn from seasoned developers. 🀝
  • Make meaningful contributions to impactful projects. 🌐✨

πŸ’‘ Choosing My Projects (aka β€œRepos”)

Finding the right projects required some thoughtful scrolling and meme-worthy decision-making. Here’s how I narrowed down my choices:

  • Match Interests: I love working with JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and frontend design, so I looked for issues aligned with these. πŸ’»
  • Search for β€œGood First Issues”: These beginner-friendly tasks helped me ease into each project. πŸ‘
  • Review Contribution Guidelines: Understanding the rules saved time and kept things smooth. πŸ˜…

πŸ’» My Favorite Pull Requests (PRs)

Here’s a quick look at the contributions I made:

  1. FreeCodeCamp: I added a quiz series – a fun and engaging way to learn!
  2. Unkey: For this API management project by OSS.GG, I contributed by adding a profile feature to the main API page. πŸ€–πŸš€
  3. GTA5Chat: I improved the character chat UI, making conversations more engaging.
  4. Gradle: I explored Gradle’s roadmaps and contributed insights there.

Reflecting on the Journey

As a student, I’ve learned so much about contributing to and maintaining professional code. It’s been an invaluable experience, especially as I look to grow within the open-source community.

Suggestion for Future Hacktoberfests πŸŽ“

In India, seeing more universities encouraging group participation in Hacktoberfest each October would be fantastic, creating hubs for students and professionals alike. This could inspire more people to join the open-source community and expand the impact of Hacktoberfest. πŸŒπŸ’‘

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