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Suvam Pattnaik
Suvam Pattnaik

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My Journey Through Hacktoberfest 2023

Intro

Hello, everyone! I’m a software developer with a passion for open-source projects. This isn’t my first rodeo - I’ve been participating in Hacktoberfest since 2020. You can check out my contributions on my GitHub account.

Highs and Lows

This month has been a rollercoaster of coding, debugging, and learning. One of my biggest accomplishments was successfully contributing to a complex project involving machine learning algorithms. It was challenging but incredibly rewarding when my pull request was merged.

However, not everything was smooth sailing. I encountered a bug that seemed impossible to fix. After spending countless hours on it, I decided to seek help from the community. The experience taught me the importance of collaboration and communication in problem-solving.

Growth

Before Hacktoberfest 2023, I was comfortable with Python and Java. However, this event pushed me to explore new languages and frameworks like Rust and Vue.js. My skillset has significantly improved, and I’ve discovered an interest in web development.

Working on these new projects has also influenced my career goals. I’m now considering specializing in full-stack development and contributing more to open-source projects. Hacktoberfest 2023 has been an enriching experience, and I’m excited about the journey ahead!

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