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Join Virtual Coffee in the Preptember 2023 Monthly Challenge!

Welcome to Preptember 2023, a month dedicated to preparing for the exciting Hacktoberfest season. Whether you're a project maintainer or a new contributor, Virtual Coffee is here to support your Open Source journey.

What is Preptember?

Preptember is the month leading up to Hacktoberfest, an annual event celebrating open-source contributions. It's a time to prepare, plan, and set the stage for a successful Hacktoberfest experience. Whether you're a maintainer or a contributor, Preptember is the month to prepare for contributions during to Hacktoberfest.

Why is Preptember Important?

Preptember is an important preparation time for maintainers and contributors. For maintainers, it's a time to clean up repositories, improve documentation, and set clear guidelines. For contributors, it's an opportunity to explore projects, understand their dynamics, and learn how to make meaningful contributions.

Goals

Become a Repeat Contributor

Preptember isn't just about a one-time contribution; it's about building lasting relationships with projects and their maintainers. By investing time in understanding a project before making contributions during Hacktoberfest, you set the stage for continued involvement, making you a valuable community member beyond just Hacktoberfest.

Prepare Yourself for a Fruitful Hacktoberfest Experience

Resources For Maintainers

Resources For Contributors

Quality Over Quantity: Make Your Contributions Count

Here's how to make meaningful contributions:

  • Understand the Project: Take time to understand the project's goals and roadmap.
  • Solve Real Problems: Focus on issues that add value to the project.
  • Quality: Adhere to the project's contributing guidelines, coding standards, and communication guidelines.

How to Participate in Preptember with Virtual Coffee

Ready to jump in? Here's how:

  • Maintainers: Use our Repository Checklist to get your project ready. If your project checks all the boxes, drop it in the comments below!

  • Contributors: Check out our Contributor Guide to learn more about how to navigate open source projects. And if you evaluate a project that meets our guidelines, share them in the chat.

If you have a repository you'd like us to review, drop it below!

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Chris Jarvis

The checklist was great help last year. it got my repo ready,

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