Hacktoberfest 2023 ✨ - 31/10/2023
Celebrating my first Hacktoberfest with contributions, fun challenges, cool rewards, and lessons learned.
My Hacktoberfest 2023 Adventure 🚀
Holopin Galore!
It was super exciting to earn Holopins from sponsors like Appwrite, ILLA, MLH, DigitalOcean, and of course, Hacktoberfest.
#30DaysOfOpenSource
Joining Depths’ challenge kept me motivated and introduced me to even more projects.
HackSquad2023 Fun
Collaborating and learning in the HackSquad was both engaging and rewarding.
Conquering the 4 PRs
Success! I tackled the Hacktoberfest challenge, and in the process, found some interesting projects to support.
Hacktoberfest Reward Kit
This awesome package full of goodies was a great way to celebrate my wins!
Planting a Tree
Giving back to the planet alongside the open-source community felt awesome. Thank you Tree-Nation!
Amazing Projects
My favorite part was discovering great projects to contribute to, including ones from @illacloud, @web3Philippines, and @intel.
What I Learned
Hacktoberfest 2023 offered more than achievements. Here’s what I took away:
Collaboration is key: Working with others in the open-source community builds both projects and confidence.
The power of small contributions: Every valuable pull request is a step forward for a project.
Growing through challenges: Overcoming hurdles is part of becoming a better developer.
Calling All Open Source Enthusiasts
If you’re on the fence about Hacktoberfest, take the plunge! It’s a fantastic chance to participate in a welcoming community, make an impact, and learn through hands-on experience. Mark your calendars for next year and join the fun!
Let’s Connect! I’d love to hear about your Hacktoberfest experiences. Reach out on Twitter @bkpecho. Thanks you for your time and have a great day ahead!
#Hacktoberfest2023 #OpenSource