https://github.com/vinitshahdeo/10xtober

10Xtober — Hacktoberfest event by Coding Ninjas
https://github.com/vinitshahdeo/10xtober

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10Xtober — Hacktoberfest event by Coding Ninjas

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/vinitshahdeo/10xtober
• Owner: vinitshahdeo
• License: mit
• Created: 2024-10-16T07:06:00.000Z (7 months ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-10-18T17:44:07.000Z (7 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-01-24T08:43:40.291Z (3 months ago)
• Topics: coding-ninjas, hacktoberfest-event
• Homepage:
• Size: 2.34 MB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 4
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • Funding: .github/FUNDING.yml
  • License: LICENSE

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🚀 10Xtober: Road to Hacktoberfest 🎉


Welcome to **Hacktoberfest** 🌟, a month-long celebration of open-source contributions, where developers worldwide come together to contribute to various projects, learn new skills, and make meaningful connections. 🤝

This guide is here to help you kickstart your journey into the open-source world through Hacktoberfest. Let's dive in! 🚀

## Meet Your Instructor 👋

Hi! I’m **Vinit Shahdeo** 👨‍💻, a [GitHub Star](https://stars.github.com/profiles/vinitshahdeo/) 🌟 from India and a **Senior Backend Engineer** at Novo 💼. I’m passionate about helping developers, especially beginners, dive into the open-source world. Check out my [open-source journey](https://vinitshahdeo.dev/milepost-from-a-github-user-to-a-github-star) 📖.

[![GitHub Star - Vinit Shahdeo](https://img.shields.io/badge/GitHub_Star-%E2%AD%90_vinitshahdeo-E89B25?colorA=302237&logo=github)](https://stars.github.com/profiles/vinitshahdeo/)

## Why Open Source? 💡

Open source is a powerful way to learn, grow, and collaborate with the tech community. Whether you're fixing bugs 🐛, enhancing features ⚙️, or improving documentation 📚, every contribution counts! 🌍

## Getting Started with Hacktoberfest 🎯

Here’s how to get started with Hacktoberfest:

1. **Create a GitHub or GitLab Account**: If you don’t already have one, sign up on [GitHub](https://github.com/) or [GitLab](https://gitlab.com/) 🛠️.

2. **Register for Hacktoberfest**: Sign up for Hacktoberfest using your GitHub or GitLab account at [hacktoberfest.com](https://hacktoberfest.com/) 🔥.

3. **Find Repositories to Contribute**: Look for beginner-friendly repositories that align with your skills and interests. You can filter issues with Hacktoberfest labels 🏷️.

## Ways to Contribute 🤗

There are various ways to contribute to open-source projects:

- **Fix Bugs** 🐞: Find and fix issues labeled as beginner-friendly.

- **Documentation** 📝: Help by writing and improving docs.

- **Write Tests** 🧪: Unit tests are essential and always welcome.

- **Enhance Features** ✨: Work on feature requests and improve existing ones.

## How to Find Issues 🔍

Use the following labels to find the right issues to contribute to:

- `label:hacktoberfest`

- `label:first-timers-only`

- `label:for-new-contributors`

- `label:good-first-issue`

- `label:easy`

You can also use these helpful search engines to discover issues:

- [Up for Grabs](https://up-for-grabs.net/#/) 💻

- [Good First Issues](https://goodfirstissues.com/) 👶

- [Finder](https://finder.usmans.me/) 🔍

- [Good First Issue](https://goodfirstissue.dev/) 🎯

## Making a Contribution 💪

Once you find an issue to work on:

1. **Fork the Repository** 🍴: Clone the repository to your local machine and set it up.

2. **Fix the Issue** 🛠️: Follow the project’s guidelines (often found in the README), make your changes, and commit them.

3. **Submit a Pull Request (PR)** 🚀: After you've made your changes, submit a PR. Aim to submit at least 4 PRs by October 31st to complete Hacktoberfest successfully.

## Stay Active on GitHub 🏅

Maintaining a streak on GitHub can be as exciting as maintaining one on Snapchat 🔥! Keep contributing to stay active in the community. [Read more](https://www.opensourceforu.com/2020/07/if-you-are-a-techie-your-home-page-should-be-github-not-instagram/).

## Let's connect! 🤝

Explore my thoughts at [vinitshahdeo.dev](https://vinitshahdeo.dev/), and let's connect on 𝕏 [(Twitter)](https://twitter.com/Vinit_Shahdeo) and [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinitshahdeo/).

[![Twitter Follow](https://img.shields.io/twitter/follow/Vinit_Shahdeo?style=social)](https://twitter.com/Vinit_Shahdeo) [![Peerlist](https://github-readme-badge.peerlist.io/api/vinitshahdeo)](https://peerlist.io/vinitshahdeo) [![LinkedIn](https://img.shields.io/static/v1.svg?label=LinkedIn&message=vinitshahdeo&logo=linkedin&style=flat&color=blue)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinitshahdeo/) [![GitHub followers](https://img.shields.io/github/followers/vinitshahdeo.svg?label=Follow%20@vinitshahdeo&style=social)](https://github.com/vinitshahdeo/)

## Happy Open Sourcing! 🌱

Contributing to open-source can be a rewarding experience 🌟, and Hacktoberfest is a fantastic way to get involved. Good luck, and enjoy the journey! 🎉