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Jagroop Singh
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> Ready,Set,Hack ! with Hacktoberfest 2024 🚀

1️⃣ Getting Started

  • Joined Hacktoberfest for the second time with excitement.
  • Explored open-source repositories to find beginner-friendly issues and medium level issues (with full time job).
  • At first, it was a bit overwhelming—but, hey, the community was super helpful!

2️⃣ The Learning Journey

  • Learned Git & GitHub commands like: git rebase,git grep,git rev-list
  • Discovered how pull requests managed (PRs) internally and how to contribute responsibly.
  • Picked up best practices:
    • Reading contribution guidelines carefully.
    • Writing clear commit messages.
  • Faced some errors during PR submissions—solved them with the help of maintainers! 🙌

3️⃣ Achievements & PR's

  • Submitted my first PR (felt like winning a trophy 🏆).
  • Fixed back-end and front-end functionalities, added documentation, and worked on code improvements.

4️⃣ Challenges Faced

  • Some PRs were marked as invalid (ouch 😅).
  • Had to redo changes when maintainers requested updates.
  • Juggling time between work and contributions was tricky—but totally worth it.

5️⃣ How I Felt

  • Proud to see my contributions accepted in real-world projects.
  • Realized open-source isn’t just about coding—it’s also about collaboration.
  • This experience boosted my confidence to contribute more throughout the year and become maintainer in next phase.

6️⃣ Takeaways

  • Patience and persistence are key—every PR matters!
  • Found new communities and met amazing people who love open-source.
  • Will definitely participate next year and encourage others to join!

7️⃣ Final Thoughts

  • Whether or not you complete all 4 PRs, Hacktoberfest is about learning and growing.
  • It’s okay to make mistakes, and each small contribution counts.
  • Hacktoberfest 2024 was an amazing ride—see you in 2025! 🎊

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nice explanation !!

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Thanks !!

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