The latest articles on DEV Community by Shruti Mishra (@shrutim). https://dev.to/shrutim 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%2F1196436%2F84506f12-6762-469d-a0f1-d862018ef771.jpg https://dev.to/shrutim en Shruti Mishra Sun, 29 Oct 2023 13:50:36 +0000 https://dev.to/shrutim/hacktoberfest-2023-my-contribution-journey-5cgd https://dev.to/shrutim/hacktoberfest-2023-my-contribution-journey-5cgd <h2> What is Hacktoberfest? </h2> <p>Each year, the tech world comes alive with Hacktoberfest, an exciting event that inspires developers to dive into open-source projects throughout the entire month of October. This year, I've enthusiastically embraced the challenge, eager to discover new skills and insights along the way.</p> <h2> My Hacktoberfest Experience: </h2> <p>I participated in Hacktoberfest by making contributions to various open-source projects on GitHub.<br> I made <strong>six pull requests</strong> that got <strong>merged</strong> which was more than the <em>minimal requirement(4 PRs)</em> to meet the Hacktoberfest requirements.</p> <h2> Accomplishments and Notable Moments: </h2> <p>The satisfaction of seeing my contributions merged into projects was a major highlight.<br> I improved my skills in version control, collaborating with others, and working with different programming languages.</p> <h2> My Learnings: </h2> <ol> <li>I acquired an understanding of the vital role clear and effective communication plays in the context of open-source projects.</li> <li>Collaborative efforts and teamwork emerged as crucial elements when engaged in code-related activities with peers.</li> <li>Through my contributions, I developed a growing sense of confidence in my ability to make a tangible impact on real-world projects.</li> </ol> <h2> Conclusion: </h2> <p>My journey through Hacktoberfest proved to be an invaluable learning experience, and I wholeheartedly recommend fellow developers to partake in this event.<br> Open source embodies the spirit of giving back to the community, and Hacktoberfest serves as an ideal platform to actively contribute and be a part of this collaborative tech-fest.</p> hacktoberfest23 hack23contributor hacktoberfest opensource