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Region
global
Duration
1 month
Stipend
Unpaid
What this program is about
Hacktoberfest is a month-long celebration of open source software run by DigitalOcean. It encourages people to contribute to open source projects during the month of October.
Duration: 1 month
Stipend: Badge, tree, swag
Extra notes: Most popular beginner event.
Is it for you
This program is a good match if:
- You are a beginner or experienced developer
- You want to get involved in open source
- You enjoy collecting digital badges or swag (often a t-shirt or tree planted)
Keep in mind:
- Most popular beginner event.
When it happens
The event takes place every year in October.
How to prepare
To prepare for Hacktoberfest:
- Create a GitHub or GitLab account.
- Look for repositories with the "hacktoberfest" topic.
- Read the contribution guidelines of the projects you want to contribute to.
Application process
The process involves:
- Registering on the Hacktoberfest website
- Submitting 4 or more valid Pull Requests (PRs) during October
- Waiting for validation
Check the official website for registration.