Celebrating Hacktoberfest'24 Success: My Journey to 5 Successful Contributions!
Introduction
Hey fellow tech enthusiasts! I'm Mehuli Biswas, and I'm thrilled to share my exciting journey of participating in Hacktoberfest'24. As a newcomer to open-source contributions, I successfully contributed to 5 projects with 5 PRs in the last week of Hacktoberfes. In this post, I'll share my experience and provide a step-by-step guide for fellow beginners.
My Journey:
While registering for Girl Script Summer of Code (GSSOC extd'24), I stumbled upon Hacktoberfest'24. Initially, I was unaware of
A Beginner's Guide to Hacktoberfest Contributions:
To help my fellow connections, here's a simplified guide:
Choose your domain: Select projects from Hacktoberfest's listed domains that resonate with your interests.
Project analysis:Study project details, issues, code base, and identify bugs or enhancements.
Fork and branch: Create a separate branch to avoid merge conflicts.
Make changes: Add features, fix bugs, or enhance existing code.
Local testing: Run the repository on your machine to ensure changes work seamlessly.
Commit and pull request: Compare changes and submit a pull request.
Impressive PR: Include screenshots, tech stacks used, labels, and a clear description.
Wait for approval: Get your PR merged and celebrate your contribution!
Conclusion:
Hacktoberfest'24 was an incredible experience. I encourage everyone to participate and explore the world of open-source contributions. Remember, every contribution counts!
Happy Contributing!
Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn to discuss open-source opportunities.
Best regards,
Mehuli Biswas
Additional Tips:
- Start early to avoid last-minute rushes.
- Engage with project maintainers and fellow contributors.
- Learn from rejections and improve.
- Explore various projects to broaden your skillset. Run the repository on your machine to ensure changes work seamlessly.
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