It's that time of the year again!!
For anyone new, Hacktoberfest is a month-long celebration of open source that brings together contributors and maintainers from around the world, with the goal of getting as many people as possible involved with open source.
Whether you're making your first pull request or maintaining projects that power the internet, this challenge is for you!
Our Prompts
Unlike last year's challenge which focused solely on end-of-month reflections, this year's writing challenge is designed to happen in parallel with your Hacktoberfest participation if desired.
We want to help drive visibility for maintainer projects and encourage contributors to write about their contributions while the experience is still fresh. And don't worry, we still have a prompt for reflections for anyone who would prefer to to code now and write later.
Already been publishing with the #hacktoberfest tag? Great news! We'll consider all posts published during the challenge period (October 1 - November 2) with the #hacktoberfest tag as a submission.
Important Note: Please review our judging criteria, rules, guidelines, and FAQ page before submitting so you understand our participation guidelines and official contest rules such as eligibility requirements.
Judging Criteria and Prizes
All prompts will be judged on the following:
- Style and Presentation
- Clarity
- Originality
The winner of each prompt will receive:
- DEV++ Membership
- Exclusive DEV Badge
Each prompt will have at least one winner (possibly more depending on how many people complete the challenge) and all participants who publish a valid submission will receive a completion badge.
Important Dates
- October 1: Hacktoberfest begins! Start contributing and writing!
- November 2: Submissions due at 11:59 PM PST
- November 20: Winners announced
Questions?
Drop your questions in the comments below. We're here to help you craft your best submission!
Good luck and happy writing! πβοΈ
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