DEV Community

E S Sahal Hussain
E S Sahal Hussain

Posted on

1

My first hacktoberfest

Introduction

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.

Why I Participated

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!

My Contributions

I contributed to several projects during Hacktoberfest, fixing bugs, adding features, and even improving documentation. Here are some of the highlights:

  1. CONTRIBUTING GUIDELINES: Link to Project 1

    • This is my very first PR in Github. Basically this was just simple markdown file which had guidelines for internship program.
  2. DECENTRALIZATION OF FINANCE SYSTEM: Link to Project 2

    • I gave an idea to Idea template of a company.
  3. NUMBER EIGHT TO BOOMER FONT: Link to Project 3

    • I made character 8 to a custom font told by the maintainer.
  4. WEATHER APP USING OPEN WEATHER: Link to Project 4

    • Simple weather app using API and Tkinter.
  5. README UPDATED: Link to Project 5

    • Change in tabular data as told by the maintainer.

What I Learned

Hacktoberfest taught me a lot:

  • The open-source community is welcoming and diverse.
  • You don't need to be an expert to contribute.
  • The satisfaction of helping others and improving software.

Tips for Future Participants

If you're thinking about participating in Hacktoberfest, here are some tips:

  • Start with issues labeled "good first issue" or "beginner-friendly."
  • Read project guidelines and follow coding standards.
  • Be patient and don't be afraid to ask for help.

Conclusion

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.

I hope in next year I will upgrade myself to contribute to more code intensive projects.

Let's continue the conversation in the comments. Share your Hacktoberfest experiences and tips!


Top comments (0)

Billboard image

The Next Generation Developer Platform

Coherence is the first Platform-as-a-Service you can control. Unlike "black-box" platforms that are opinionated about the infra you can deploy, Coherence is powered by CNC, the open-source IaC framework, which offers limitless customization.

Learn more