Hacktoberfest is a month-long celebration of open source software run by DigitalOcean. It's a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with developers from around the globe and contribute to projects you love. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting out, Hacktoberfest is for everyone! 🌍💻
Follow these steps to get involved and start contributing to open-source projects at Hackspace:
- Visit the official Hacktoberfest website and sign up using your GitHub account.
- Make sure to read the rules and guidelines. 📜
- Browse through the Hackspace projects (add your repository link here).
- Look for issues labeled as
Hacktoberfest
,Good First Issue
, orHelp Wanted
. - If you're new to open source, start with beginner-friendly issues. 🆕
- Click the Fork button at the top-right of the repository page to create your own copy of the project. 🍴
- Clone your forked repository to your local machine using the following command:
git clone https://github.com/your-username/HacktoberFest.git cd HacktoberFest
- Check the issue details and the project's
CONTRIBUTING.md
file to understand how to contribute. - Create a new branch to work on the issue:
git checkout -b your-branch-name
- Make your changes or fix the issue. ✨
- After making your changes, commit them with a meaningful message:
git add . git commit -m "Fixed issue #XYZ: brief description" git push origin your-branch-name
- Head back to the original repository in your browser and click the New Pull Request button.
- Make sure to follow the pull request template and link the issue number in your PR description. 🔗
- Wait for maintainers to review your pull request. They might suggest some changes before merging. 🕵️♂️
- You can submit multiple pull requests during Hacktoberfest. Aim to have at least 4 PRs merged to qualify for rewards. 🏆
- Once your PRs are accepted, you're one step closer to earning Hacktoberfest swag!
- Follow the project’s contribution guidelines in the
CONTRIBUTING.md
file. - Ensure your code adheres to best practices and standards. 🛠️
- Be respectful and patient while your pull requests are reviewed. 🙏
- To successfully complete Hacktoberfest, you need to open 4 valid pull requests during October.
- PRs must be merged, accepted, or marked as "valid" to count.
- Learn more about the Hacktoberfest Rules.
- If you have any questions or need help, feel free to reach out in our community channel (add link to your community Slack/Discord/etc.). 💬
- Follow us on social media for updates and tips! 📱
Happy Hacking! Let’s make this Hacktoberfest awesome together! 🚀