Hacktoberfest is a month-long celebration of open source software run by DigitalOcean. It's an opportunity for everyone, from seasoned developers to open-source newcomers, to come together and contribute to open source projects.
- Preparation: September 2024
- Event Duration: October 1 - 31, 2024
- Wrap-up Session: October 31, 2024
- Register: Sign up at hacktoberfest.com starting September 2024.
- Contribute: Make four valid pull/merge requests to participating projects on GitHub or GitLab.
- Learn: Engage with the community and improve your skills.
- Earn: Receive a digital badge that levels up with each accepted contribution.
Hacktoberfest 2024 focuses on quality contributions that make a real impact. It's not just about quantity; it's about meaningful participation in the open-source community.
We welcome contributions from developers of all skill levels. Here's how you can contribute to this project:
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- Fork the Repository
- Clone Your Fork
- Create a New Branch
- Make Your Changes
- Commit Your Changes
- Push to GitHub
- Create a Pull Request
- Wait for Review
- Digital Badge: Unlock and level up as you contribute.
- Learning Opportunities: Gain real-world project experience.
- Community Recognition: Get your work noticed by project maintainers.
Join virtual and in-person events worldwide:
- Kickoff Event: Virtual session hosted by DigitalOcean.
- Bengaluru Meetup: In-person gathering for developers in India.
- Wrap-up Session: Virtual celebration on October 31, 2024.
A big thank you to our sponsors for supporting open source:
- DigitalOcean
- Cloudflare
- Quira
| Year | Participants | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 676 | - |
| 2023 | 98,000+ | 14,400% |
Help us make Hacktoberfest 2024 the biggest yet! Share your participation on social media using #Hacktoberfest2024.
Remember: Hacktoberfest is about quality contributions. Let's build something amazing together! 🚀