My 3rd Year Of Hacktober fest Contribution Journey - 2023
Tags: hacktoberfest23, opensource, webdev, javascript
Published: 2023-10-30 03:30:00


This isn't the for first time I've try participate in hacktober fest out with open-source projects that interest me. As a result of learning about a festival like Hacktoberfest, I was charged up and in the mood to spend a fruitful October.


### So what is the Hacktoberfest ? 🤔

<img width="100%" style="width:100%" src="https://media.giphy.com/media/ZaJtnTY8tFZz0PvmW9/giphy-downsized-large.gif">

**Hacktoberfest Overview:**

Hacktoberfest is nothing but a month event promoting open-source contributions via platforms like GitHub/Gitlab. Participants aim to submit four pull requests, fostering collaborative coding and skill development.

**Ways to Contribute:**

1. **Explore Hacktoberfest Topics:** Check GitHub's Hacktoberfest topic and filter issues labeled 'hacktoberfest' combined with specific programming languages to find suitable repositories.

2. **Find Good First Issues:** Look for issues labeled 'good first issue' to identify beginner-friendly tasks with clear documentation.

3. **Consider Documentation Tasks:** Contribute to projects labeled 'documentation' by improving comments and README files.

> To know more about Hacktoberfest just read the below 👇🏼

{% embed https://dev.to/pratap360/all-about-hacktober-fest-2022-you-need-to-know-375m %}

<u>OR Read the full blog at</u> [Mr Parui Web.live]( https://www.mrparuiweb.live/2022/10/all-about-hacktober-fest-you-need-to-know.html)

---
## My 3rd Journey Of Hacktoberfest.
As October draws to a close, I contemplate my transformative experience with Hacktoberfest. It's been a journey of discovery and collaboration, highlighting the rewards of contributing to open source.

I began my Hacktoberfest adventure with the excitement of a novice, embracing the opportunity to contribute to open-source repositories. What followed was a profound realization of the unity and camaraderie within the global developer community. Each pull request represented a step toward personal and collective growth.

My journey wasn't just about coding; it was about embracing the ethos of open source.

### The Experience

- I participated in Hacktoberfest by making contributions to various open-source projects on GitHub.

- I set a goal to make at least four pull requests to meet the Hacktoberfest requirements and guess what I nearly made 11 PR and still 3 of them are pending to accept

- Also got some Holopin Badges while contributing to Repositories 😁

![HF Page PR](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/ur5v56l5kxim0fomkyoy.png)

- Simultaneously I also participated into HackSquad, and we have done very well performing at the beginning of the event but unfortunately our team is not doing an active contributions to Repos , but nevertheless it doesn't matter of Gifts or Swags but you have the courage to contribute to open source you will do it.

- My contributions to all different repositories were satisfying, highlighting the importance of clear communication and teamwork in open-source projects. 

![Holopins Badges](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/yvqt1m5txok7wttth5iz.png)

- I grasped the importance of clear and effective communication within open-source projects.

- My confidence in contributing to practical projects increased substantially.

- the fest is beyond technical contributions, fostering a philosophical shift towards shared learning and accessibility in the digital realm. It's a community dedicated to a greater collective purpose.

<img width="100%" style="width:100%" src="https://media.giphy.com/media/JIX9t2j0ZTN9S/giphy.gif">

- I effectively divided the key responsibilities within a personal project that had been on the backburner for some time. It was gratifying to witness the project's gradual enhancement with each subsequent iteration.

- As I worked on multiple projects, I became more familiar with various aspects of open source contributions.

- Along the way, I faced a variety of technologies and implementation issues that aided my development. 

- The difficulties experienced in each project varied greatly, whether it was dealing with installation intricacies or rectifying mistakes.

- The combination of these encounters was a watershed moment in my development within the open source community.

- Each project acted as a stepping stone, teaching me essential lessons and honing my problem-solving abilities, technical knowledge, and collaborative attitude.

- These experiences opened the path for a more complete knowledge base, inspiring me to take on more complicated issues and contribute more.


---


### Conclusion

If I were to sum up in one line, I definitely recommend you to register for **[Hacktoberfest.com](https://hacktoberfest.com/)** begin making open-source contributions. 

As my third Hacktoberfest concludes, I urge you to embrace the open-source philosophy, recognizing every line of code as a contribution to a collaborative and innovative landscape. Start with a pull request, and discover a path of growth and meaningful impact. Join me in celebrating the spirit of open source and its transformative journey.

That a End of my Article as well as Hacktoberfest Season too, so I appreciate you taking the time to read my article & You have given your valuable time and attention to this blog. 

Thank you very much Have a pleasant day 😊

<img width="100%" style="width:100%" src="https://media.giphy.com/media/QyJ0We4GHpjBa7PvKL/giphy-downsized.gif">