The latest articles on DEV Community by Hem_Bhavsar (@bhavsarhem). https://dev.to/bhavsarhem https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F1023501%2Fcd6daad7-44c0-41ce-a3a0-00e7c689bb54.jpeg https://dev.to/bhavsarhem en Hem_Bhavsar Wed, 25 Oct 2023 02:54:10 +0000 https://dev.to/bhavsarhem/placeholder-contributor-4g3o https://dev.to/bhavsarhem/placeholder-contributor-4g3o <h3> Intro </h3> <p>Participating in Hacktoberfest for the first time can be an incredibly enriching experience. It provides a unique opportunity to delve into the world of open-source development, fostering an environment that encourages learning and exploration. By actively contributing, you not only expand your technical skills but also gain insights into diverse technologies and methodologies.<br> The collaborative nature of Hacktoberfest enables you to connect with like-minded developers, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie. Through this interaction, you can exchange knowledge, seek guidance, and even mentor others, contributing to the collective growth of the open-source ecosystem.<br> Embracing the spirit of Hacktoberfest allows you to grasp the significance of teamwork and the power of collective efforts in creating impactful solutions. This experience can serve as a solid foundation for your future endeavors, instilling a passion for continuous learning and innovation within the realm of technology. <br> My GitHub handler: <a href="https://github.com/bhavsarhem">https://github.com/bhavsarhem</a></p> <h3> Highs and Lows </h3> <p>When i was starting contributing in opensource projects, there was so many pull requests were rejected and excluded but i didn't give up. Continuously finding beginner friendly repositories to contribute finally lots of effort and hard work my four pull requests are accepted. <br> My contribution links:<br> 1st Pr: <a href="https://github.com/bhavsarhem/TourGuide-Hem/pull/2">https://github.com/bhavsarhem/TourGuide-Hem/pull/2</a><br> 2nd Pr: <a href="https://github.com/bhavsarhem/Hacktoberfest-Hem/pull/1">https://github.com/bhavsarhem/Hacktoberfest-Hem/pull/1</a><br> 3rd Pr: <a href="https://github.com/bhavsarhem/Hello-World-hacktoberfest2023-hem/pull/1">https://github.com/bhavsarhem/Hello-World-hacktoberfest2023-hem/pull/1</a><br> 4th pr: <a href="https://github.com/bhavsarhem/TourGuide-Hem/pull/1">https://github.com/bhavsarhem/TourGuide-Hem/pull/1</a><br> These are the beginner friendly contributions. </p> <h3> Growth </h3> <p>Before Hacktoberfest 2023 I just know only basic theory concepts of git and github I don't have any real life experience in it. After join the <br> hacktoberfest 2023 challenge i learned lots of things like how to contribute in opensource projects, how to create and merge pull requests, etc...</p> hack23contributor hacktoberfest opensource beginners