The latest articles on DEV Community by Ayush Aryan (@ayusharyan4269bit). https://dev.to/ayusharyan4269bit https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4183031%2F0d5245e6-f2ba-4d11-b2ab-a2819dbf07af.png https://dev.to/ayusharyan4269bit en Ayush Aryan Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:03:59 +0000 https://dev.to/ayusharyan4269bit/my-hacktoberfest-2026-journey-getting-started-with-open-source-43no https://dev.to/ayusharyan4269bit/my-hacktoberfest-2026-journey-getting-started-with-open-source-43no <h1> My Hacktoberfest 2026 Journey: Getting Started with Open Source </h1> <p>Hey everyone!</p> <p>I'm a Computer Science undergraduate at IIIT Lucknow, and I've been spending time learning programming, solving DSA problems, and building projects.</p> <p>Now, I want to take the next step by contributing to open source.</p> <p>Hacktoberfest feels like a good opportunity to explore real-world projects, understand how developers collaborate, and learn how software is built beyond personal projects and tutorials.</p> <h2> What I Want to Learn </h2> <p>Here are a few things I want to focus on during this journey:</p> <ul> <li>Exploring open-source repositories and understanding their codebases.</li> <li>Finding issues where I can make meaningful contributions.</li> <li>Improving my Git and GitHub workflow, especially branches and pull requests.</li> <li>Learning how to read existing code and debug unfamiliar projects.</li> <li>Connecting with developers and learning from their experiences.</li> </ul> <h2> Technologies I'm Interested In </h2> <p>My current interests include:</p> <ul> <li>C++ and Data Structures &amp; Algorithms</li> <li>React and Next.js</li> <li>Web Development</li> <li>Web3 and Blockchain Development</li> <li>AI-powered applications</li> </ul> <p>I'm happy to explore projects outside these areas if they offer an opportunity to learn something new.</p> <h2> Looking for Recommendations </h2> <p>Since I'm getting more involved in open source, I'd appreciate recommendations for repositories that welcome new contributors.</p> <p>I'd love to hear about your experiences and learn from the community.</p> <p>My goal is to make genuine contributions, improve my development skills, and become more comfortable working on collaborative projects.</p> <p>Looking forward to seeing what I can learn along the way.</p> <h1> hacktoberfest #opensource #beginners </h1> webdev ai opensource react