HACKTOBERFEST-2023 Complete Guide
I am an Undergraduate Student at The University of Mumbai, Pursuing my Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science with an Honour's Degree in Cyber-Security. I am Passionate about Cloud Computing, cybersecurity, and Open Source. I love to learn and contribute in any and every possible way.
What is Hacktoberfest?
Hacktoberfest is an open-source contribution challenge held each year in the month of October. It is a month-long celebration of open-source software run by DigitalOcean and DEV. The main purpose is to give its participants an introductory idea about open-source contributions.
Participating in Hacktoberfest leads to personal growth, professional opportunities, and community building. But it all begins with meaningful contributions to open-source software.
What is the Eligibility Criteria?
There are no eligibility criteria. Whether you’re a student or an experienced professional, you’re welcome to participate in this challenge. i.e., it’s open to everyone across the globe.
What are the prerequisites that I need to know beforehand?
The minimum technical requirement is knowledge of the version control system. If you know how to work on Git and GitHub, you’re good enough to participate in this challenge.
Participating in Hacktoberfest.
Here’s what you need to know to participate in and complete Hacktoberfest:
Register anytime between September 26 and October 31
Pull requests can be made in any GitHub or GitLab-hosted project that’s participating in Hacktoberfest (look for the "hacktoberfest" topic).
Project maintainers must accept your pull/merge requests for them to count toward your total.
The first 50,000 participants to have their first PR/MR accepted will have a tree planted in their name through Tree Nation.
Participants with four pull/merge requests accepted between October 1 and October 31 will receive a unique digital reward.
Preparing for Hacktoberfest
- Choose Where to Contribute
Before you dive into the coding frenzy, decide what kind of projects you’d like to contribute to. Whether it’s web development, machine learning, mobile apps or No/Low Code Contribution, there’s something for everyone. Platforms like GitHub and GitLab host countless open-source projects that cater to various interests.
- Set Up Environment
Ensure that you have a development environment that’s ready for action. This includes a code editor, a version control system (Git), and any necessary programming languages or frameworks. Familiarize yourself with the basics if you’re new to these tools.
- Discover Projects
Use the Hacktoberfest website, GitHub search, or open-source project directories to find projects that align with your interests. Look for projects with the "Hacktoberfest" and "good first issue" labels, which typically indicate beginner-friendly tasks.
- Read Contribution Guidelines
Before you start contributing, thoroughly read the project’s contribution guidelines. These guidelines provide essential information on coding standards, commit message formats and other project-specific details.
Open-Source Learning Resources
Git & GitHub Complete Learning Collection
