Hacktoberfest is a month-long challenge. It happens every year in the month of October.
Hacktoberfest is open to everyone and it marks the celebration of Open Source. It's the biggest Open Source event that encourages newbies to participate in Open Source and create their 1st meaningful PR.
👉What on earth is HacktoberFest?
It is a virtual initiative taken by Digital Ocean to spread the word ar
Start your Open source Journey in Wimpy Style.
👉First step is to get registered here.
👉Now that you registered, you need to make 4 PRs, but sadly you have no idea what the fu*ck that means.
💕 Dont Worry
Just start by watching the following videos in the given order.
👉 What the heck is open source.
👉 What the freak is git and github.
👉 How in the world can I use Github. (Long Version)
👉 How in the world can I use Github. (Short Version)
👉What the actual freak is master/fork/fetch/pull/origin/head.(Optional)
If you still don't understand anything.
💕 Chillax
Just hit me up on Linked/Instagram, and I will personally teach you over a video call.
Now that you have a basic idea of how to use git, let's make you contribute.
In other words, let's make you send a PR. (You need 4 of these)
I have listed a few projects of mine, where I would love to have your contributions. If any one of them interests you. Just click on it and explore.
| Serial No. | Repository | What the heck is this | TechStack |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Goodmorning Girlfriend | If you wanna automate GM/GN messages to your girlfriend this project is for you. | Vue.js Node.js Cron |
| 2. | Amigos | If you wanna build Omegle for your College, this project is for you | HTML CSS Node.js MongoDB |
| 3. | AutoDocs | If you are into Blockchain, Crypto, and want to take DOGE coin to the moon. | Solidity Ethereum Web3 HTML |
| 4. | Study-Buddy | If you wanna create whatsapp groups for cheating in your University Exams, this project is for you. | HTML CSS Express.js JS |
| 5. | Btech-Blueprint | If FFCS stand for Fully Fu*ked Up credit system for you, this project is for you. | HTML CSS JS Bootstrap |
| 6. | Portfolio | If you help me improve my portfolio website, this project is for you. | HTML SCSS JS |
| 7. | MessItUp | If you want a project for your DBMS subject, this project is for you. | PHP SQL HTML |
💀 If you think, all these projects are wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy too complex for you to contribute
💕 Relax the Pillax
I got you.
👉 I have prepared a list of super simple easy peasy lemon squeezy things for you to contribute to in each project (In more complex terms Beginner Friendly Issues).
Detailed instructions are provided inside each Issue, so go ahead and open it.
| Serial No. | Repository | Link to Issue | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Portfolio | Fix Spelling Free Lance | CLOSED |
| 2. | Amigos | Reposition the Disclaimer Button | CLOSED |
| 3. | GoodMorning Girlfriend | Rick Roll the User | CLOSED |
| 4. | Btech-Blueprint | Fix Spelling Free Lance | CLOSED |
| 5. | AutoDocs | Authorize new Login Credentials | CLOSED |
👉 Want more Begineer Friendly Issue? Check out the issues.md file or this.
If at any point, you feel overwhelmed.
Take a Deep Breath
Don't give up just yet. You are almost there.
Let's Try again!
👑 Stuck Somewhere?
Try googling and watch some youtube tutorials. Surfing Stackoverflow and github forums, might be a good option as well.
Sitll Stuck?
Why worry?
Just book a slot with me and schedule your 1hr video call for assistance.
Book your appointment with me here.
It's Obviously FREE.
I hope this was fun.
Let's cherish our collaboration forever.
If I was able to help you get started with Open Source, add your name to the mentees.md.
And send a PR (I hope you can do this now).
💕I dont want this to end here, connect with me on social media and
👇
Let's Build Something Together.
