HacktoberFest IUB
Octuber 17, 2023
Hacktoberfest Kickstart Event - IUB
Join us for the Hacktoberfest Kickstart event and ignite your passion for open source! Brought to you by DevHack Club in collaboration with Google Developers Student Club (GDSC) - IUB and Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors (MLSA) - IUB, this event is your gateway to the exciting world of open source contributions.
Why Attend?
- 🌐 Connect: Network with campus innovators, tech enthusiasts, and experienced mentors.
- 🚀 Learn: Gain hands-on experience with Git, GitHub, and open source contribution.
- 🗣️ Engage: Participate in insightful discussions and tech talks with industry experts.
- 💡 Collaborate: Work on real open source projects and solve coding challenges.
- 🏆 Win: Compete for cool prizes and recognition for your contributions.
Location
Regional Plan 9 Center, Main Library Basement, IUB
Agenda
- Introduction to Hacktoberfest and Open Source
- Finding the Perfect Open Source Project
- Making Your First Pull Request
- Tech Talks by Seasoned Developers
- Coding Challenges and Rewards
- Panel Discussions with Open Source Experts
- GitHub Student Developer Pack
- Women in Tech Session
- Networking and Q&A
Nabeera Fatima
Women in Tech Lead
Partners
GDSC-IUB
MLSA-IUB
Details
Hacktoberfest 2023
HacktoberFest is a month-long celebration of open source software, brought to you by DigitalOcean, Intel, and DEV. It's a time to contribute to open source projects, learn new skills, and connect with the open source community.
This year, Hacktoberfest is celebrating its 10th anniversary! In the past 9 years, over 2.5 million people have contributed to open source projects during Hacktoberfest.
How to participate in Hacktoberfest
To participate in Hacktoberfest, create a pull request (PR) on any open source project on GitHub. Your PR must be merged and accepted by the project maintainers. You can contribute to any project, regardless of your skill level. There are many beginner-friendly projects that you can contribute to.
How to find projects to contribute to
There are many ways to find projects to contribute to on GitHub. You can browse the trending repositories, search for projects that you're interested in, or ask your friends and colleagues for recommendations.
Tips for contributing to open source projects
- Start small. Don't try to fix everything in one PR.
- Be respectful of the project maintainers. They are volunteers who are giving their time to maintain the project.
- Be patient. It may take some time for your PR to be merged.
Hacktoberfest 2023 events
There are many Hacktoberfest events happening all over the world. You can find a list of events on the Hacktoberfest website.
Hacktoberfest swag
If you complete 4 PRs during Hacktoberfest, you'll receive a free Hacktoberfest swags, such as stickers and pins, by participating in Hacktoberfest events.