HACKTOBERFEST 2022! All you need to know
Tags: hacktoberfest, hacktoberfest2022, swags, participation
Published: 2022-10-01 16:30:49

#**Happy Hacktoberfest everyone!**

![HACKTOBERFEST 2022](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/onn9jri3q3w2j40lt527.png)

We are so excited for the hacktoberfest. We believe that open source can help unlock the full potential of process automation. We’re passionate about automating processes, creating easy-to-use products, and collaborating with our community members.

#**Prizes**

This year we’re going to do things a little differently and are taking a more eco-friendly approach to prizes. After 4 successful Pull Request completion, we will make a donation to One Tree Planted which plants trees across the globe focusing on areas in need of habitat rehabilitation. 

If you complete the challenge you will also have the option of choosing to receive the limited edition Hacktoberfest 2022 t-shirt & other swags too. 

#**How to Participate**

1. Go to [Github](https://github.com) & SignUp/Login to account.
2. Go to [Hacktoberfest](https://hacktoberfest.com/) and register with github.
3. Now go to [Repo](https://github.com/hackelite01/Hacktoberfest_2022) to create pull requests.

#**How to make your first Pull Requests**

Replace <YOUR-USERNAME> with your GitHub username in this guide.

* Add your profile picture to the folder
Add a picture picture of your choice in `images/` . Accepted files are png and jpg, should be squared and minimum size 544x544 pixels. Ex. ```images/<YOUR-USERNAME>.png```

* Add your profile information
Create a markdown file in your folder following the convention  Ex. ```content/participant/<YOUR-USERNAME>.md/```
Copy the next template into your file, delete the boilerplate data and fill the information with yours.
`
name: YOURNAME
institution/company: INSTITUTION_NAME
github:USERNAME
`
* Wait for Pull Request to merge. Here our works start to review and merge your pull requests.

#**Our Advice**

* Your PR does not have to be code-heavy. Documentation improvements are always welcome.
* Read the our [README.MD](https://github.com/hackelite01/Hacktoberfest_2022/blob/main/README.md) page before getting started to understand how to write a PR that will pass any automated testing in the project, which will make it more likely to be accepted.
* If you do not respond to a request for changes within 7 days, your PR will be closed.
* If you make the requested changes after your PR has been closed, feel free to submit another PR.
* Have a plan for what you would like to accomplish when submitting a PR to a project.
* Strive to adhere to our Community Code of Conduct.
Review the Hacktoberfest Resources page for more information regarding Hacktoberfest.

#**Rules**
The rules are simple: submit four quality pull requests to any our repo on GitHub and earn a t-shirt & swags! (fine print below)

To qualify for the official limited edition 2022 t-shirt & swags:

You must make four (4) pull requests (PRs) between October 1-31 (in any time zone).
Qualifying PRs can be made in any repository including the Hackelite01 repo.

1.Not all community maintainers are participating in Hacktoberfest. Check for the `hacktoberfest` label to find participating repos.
2.PRs must be ready to review (not drafts). 
3.PRs may be marked invalid by a [maintainer](https://github.com/hacelite01) if the PR:
* Is determined to be spam
* Does not follow the contribution guidelines
* Is not in line with the project’s code of conduct

4.Invalid PRs do not count towards your PR total.

>Prizes will start shipping in December 2022
>Thanks for reading! Have a good day :)