Intro
Hi, I’m Md. Ariful Haque, and this is my Hacktoberfest 2025 experience!
I’ve always been passionate about open source and problem-solving, and this year I decided to participate by contributing solutions and improvements to my own repository of PHP-based algorithm challenges.
Here’s my GitHub:
mah-shamim
/
leet-code-in-php
Php-based LeetCode algorithm problem solutions, regularly updated.
leet-code-in-php
Php-based LeetCode algorithm problem solutions, regularly updated.
Highs and Lows
Throughout Hacktoberfest 2025, I learned so much about clean coding practices, optimization in PHP, and structuring repositories for contributors.
One of the main challenges I faced was ensuring compatibility and efficiency across different algorithmic problems in PHP, especially since many modern examples are written for newer versions.
I overcame this by refactoring functions for legacy compatibility and improving documentation so that other developers could easily understand and contribute.
Growth
Before Hacktoberfest, I was comfortable with backend development, PHP frameworks (Laravel, CodeIgniter), and database optimization.
Through Hacktoberfest, I sharpened my open-source collaboration skills, improved my Git workflow, and gained a deeper appreciation for the power of the developer community.
Now, I’m more confident about maintaining open-source repositories, writing contributor-friendly documentation, and encouraging others to get involved.
💡 Final Thoughts
Hacktoberfest 2025 was not just about code — it was about collaboration, learning, and growth.
Each pull request, discussion, and review reminded me how impactful even small contributions can be in the open-source world.
If you’re a developer who loves learning and sharing knowledge, I highly recommend joining Hacktoberfest next year!
Let’s keep building — together. 💻✨
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