The latest articles on DEV Community by Malik P (@zaynudin). https://dev.to/zaynudin 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%2F4159094%2F95e02273-495f-43fc-a095-2ad8e84c6082.jpg https://dev.to/zaynudin en Malik P Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:47:18 +0000 https://dev.to/zaynudin/my-first-hacktoberfest-a-developers-journey-into-open-source-97c https://dev.to/zaynudin/my-first-hacktoberfest-a-developers-journey-into-open-source-97c <h2> My First Hacktoberfest: A Developer's Journey Into Open Source 🎃 </h2> <p>Hello, DEV community! 👋</p> <p>My name is <strong>Malik Putra</strong>, a developer from Indonesia 🇮🇩, and this is my very first post on DEV.to and what better way to start than with <strong>Hacktoberfest 2026</strong>!</p> <h2> Why I Decided to Join Hacktoberfest </h2> <p>Honestly? I've been coding for a while, using open source tools every single day frameworks, libraries, packages all built by people who decided to share their work with the world. But I'd never given anything back.</p> <p>This October, I said: <em>enough lurking. Time to contribute.</em></p> <p>Hacktoberfest felt like the perfect on-ramp. A structured event, a welcoming community, and a clear goal: make meaningful pull requests and be part of something bigger than my own projects.</p> <h2> What I'm Going Into This With </h2> <p>I won't pretend I'm a seasoned open source contributor. Going into Hacktoberfest 2026, here's where I stand:</p> <ul> <li>🛠️ I work mostly with <strong>web technologies</strong> and backend systems</li> <li>🔍 I'm still learning how to navigate large, unfamiliar codebases</li> <li>📝 I want to contribute <strong>code, documentation, and tests</strong> not just typo fixes</li> <li>🌱 I believe every expert was once a beginner who dared to submit their first PR</li> </ul> <h2> What I'm Looking For in Projects </h2> <p>I'm drawn to projects that:</p> <ul> <li>Are actively maintained (recent commits, responsive maintainers)</li> <li>Solve real problems for developers or everyday users</li> </ul> <p>If you have a project that fits this description and could use a fresh pair of eyes, <strong>drop it in the comments!</strong> I'd love to check it out.</p> <h2> Let's Do This Together </h2> <p>If you're also doing Hacktoberfest 2026 whether it's your first time or your fifth I'd love to connect. Share your goals, your project recommendations, or just say hi.</p> <p>Here's to a month of learning, contributing, and growing together. 🚀</p> ai webdev programming hacktoberfest