The latest articles on DEV Community by E S Sahal Hussain (@sahalhes). https://dev.to/sahalhes 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%2F1190854%2F7de5c311-da3d-4307-9c62-73ac0eb3c720.jpeg https://dev.to/sahalhes en E S Sahal Hussain Mon, 23 Oct 2023 06:19:39 +0000 https://dev.to/sahalhes/my-first-hacktoberfest-52g https://dev.to/sahalhes/my-first-hacktoberfest-52g <h2> Introduction </h2> <p>This October, I took my first step into the world of open source by participating in Hacktoberfest. It was an exciting and rewarding experience that I'd like to share with you all.</p> <h2> Why I Participated </h2> <p>Before Hacktoberfest, I was a bit hesitant about contributing to open-source projects. I had some misconceptions, like it's only for experts or it's too complicated. But I decided to give it a shot, and I'm so glad I did!</p> <h2> My Contributions </h2> <p>I contributed to several projects during Hacktoberfest, fixing bugs, adding features, and even improving documentation. Here are some of the highlights:</p> <ol> <li> <p><strong>CONTRIBUTING GUIDELINES</strong>: <a href="https://github.com/sahalhes/OpenSource-Internships/tree/Contributing-Guidelines">Link to Project 1</a></p> <ul> <li>This is my very first PR in Github. Basically this was just simple markdown file which had guidelines for internship program.</li> </ul> </li> <li> <p><strong>DECENTRALIZATION OF FINANCE SYSTEM</strong>: <a href="https://github.com/sahalhes/ideas/tree/decentralization">Link to Project 2</a></p> <ul> <li>I gave an idea to Idea template of a company.</li> </ul> </li> <li> <p><strong>NUMBER EIGHT TO BOOMER FONT</strong>: <a href="https://github.com/sahalhes/ascii-art/tree/8toBoomerFont">Link to Project 3</a></p> <ul> <li>I made character 8 to a custom font told by the maintainer.</li> </ul> </li> <li> <p><strong>WEATHER APP USING OPEN WEATHER</strong>: <a href="https://github.com/sahalhes/Python-Sala/tree/main">Link to Project 4</a></p> <ul> <li>Simple weather app using API and Tkinter.</li> </ul> </li> <li> <p><strong>README UPDATED</strong>: <a href="https://github.com/sahalhes/BancosBrasileiros/tree/UpdateReadMe">Link to Project 5</a></p> <ul> <li>Change in tabular data as told by the maintainer.</li> </ul> </li> </ol> <h2> What I Learned </h2> <p>Hacktoberfest taught me a lot:</p> <ul> <li>The open-source community is welcoming and diverse.</li> <li>You don't need to be an expert to contribute.</li> <li>The satisfaction of helping others and improving software.</li> </ul> <h2> Tips for Future Participants </h2> <p>If you're thinking about participating in Hacktoberfest, here are some tips:</p> <ul> <li>Start with issues labeled "good first issue" or "beginner-friendly."</li> <li>Read project guidelines and follow coding standards.</li> <li>Be patient and don't be afraid to ask for help.</li> </ul> <h2> Conclusion </h2> <p>Hacktoberfest was an amazing journey for me, and I encourage everyone to participate. It's a great way to learn, connect with others, and give back to the open-source community.</p> <h2> I hope in next year I will upgrade myself to contribute to more code intensive projects. </h2> <p>Let's continue the conversation in the comments. Share your Hacktoberfest experiences and tips!</p> hack23contributor hacktoberfest hacktoberfest23