Everything You Need to Know about Hacktoberfest Open-Source Celebration
So, Hacktoberfest 2022 is in full swing. If you are an open-source enthusiast but are yet to know about this month-long open-source celebration, this write-up is for you. Let’s begin!
What’s Hacktoberfest?
Hacktoberfest is an open-source event throughout the month of October. DigitalOceanhosts this event along with its partner organizations. Hacktoberfest celebrates open-source projects, project maintainers, and the community of open-source contributors. It’s open to anyone in the global open-source community.
Purpose of Hacktoberfest
The purpose of Hacktobefest is to give back to open-source projects. The fest organizers offer small incentives, such as shirts and stickers, as an appreciation for a job done well. Other organizations also provide their own rewards. Check this list of organizations and their incentives for contributors.
Who Can Participate in Hacktoberfest?
Everyone is welcome to participate in Hacktoberfest. Hacktoberfest is for quality contributions. Whether you’re an author, a designer, a software developer, a translator, or a technical writer - you can take part in the event.
Open-Source Projects for Beginners
If this is your first contribution, look for open-source projects in GitLab and GitHub. Below are some suggestions for beginner-friendly open-source projects.
Happy Hacktoberfest 2022!
Here I would like to mention this big list of open-source projects that you might feel interested in checking out. I hope you find this article useful. And have a happy Hacktoberfest 2022!