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Alriya Treeza D Souza
Alriya Treeza D Souza

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Intro

Hey there, I'm excited to share my experience with Hacktoberfest 2023! This is actually my second time participating in this event, and I've been eagerly contributing to various open-source projects. You can find my GitHub account here.

Highs and Lows

This Hacktoberfest was full of highs and a few challenges. One of my biggest accomplishments was successfully creating a new feature for an open-source project that had been on my to-do list for a while. However, there was a moment when I encountered a complex bug that seemed impossible to fix. It took a lot of perseverance and collaboration with the community, but eventually, we were able to resolve it.

Growth

Before Hacktoberfest 2023, my skillset mainly revolved around web development and basic programming concepts. Throughout this event, I deepened my understanding of version control systems and improved my proficiency in various programming languages. This experience has inspired me to explore more complex software development projects and possibly delve into the world of machine learning. My learning and career goals have definitely evolved, with a newfound emphasis on contributing to meaningful open-source projects and gaining expertise in cutting-edge technologies.

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