My first hacktoberfest

Introduction

This October, I took my first step into the world of open source by participating in Hacktoberfest. It was an exciting and rewarding experience that I'd like to share with you all.

Why I Participated

Before Hacktoberfest, I was a bit hesitant about contributing to open-source projects. I had some misconceptions, like it's only for experts or it's too complicated. But I decided to give it a shot, and I'm so glad I did!

My Contributions

I contributed to several projects during Hacktoberfest, fixing bugs, adding features, and even improving documentation. Here are some of the highlights:

1. CONTRIBUTING GUIDELINES: Link to Project 1

   • This is my very first PR in Github. Basically this was just simple markdown file which had guidelines for internship program.

2. DECENTRALIZATION OF FINANCE SYSTEM: Link to Project 2

   • I gave an idea to Idea template of a company.

3. NUMBER EIGHT TO BOOMER FONT: Link to Project 3

   • I made character 8 to a custom font told by the maintainer.

4. WEATHER APP USING OPEN WEATHER: Link to Project 4

   • Simple weather app using API and Tkinter.

5. README UPDATED: Link to Project 5

   • Change in tabular data as told by the maintainer.

What I Learned

Hacktoberfest taught me a lot:

• The open-source community is welcoming and diverse.
• You don't need to be an expert to contribute.
• The satisfaction of helping others and improving software.

Tips for Future Participants

If you're thinking about participating in Hacktoberfest, here are some tips:

• Start with issues labeled "good first issue" or "beginner-friendly."
• Read project guidelines and follow coding standards.
• Be patient and don't be afraid to ask for help.

Conclusion

Hacktoberfest was an amazing journey for me, and I encourage everyone to participate. It's a great way to learn, connect with others, and give back to the open-source community.

I hope in next year I will upgrade myself to contribute to more code intensive projects.

Let's continue the conversation in the comments. Share your Hacktoberfest experiences and tips!