Hacktoberfest (Open Source) Prep with GitHub Campus Experts!

Grace Gong | Sep 25, 2024 min read

I recently had the exciting opportunity to appear as a guest speaker on GitHub Education’s Twitch Talk Show! As a GitHub Campus Expert, I shared insights and practical advice on how to prepare for Hacktoberfest, the month-long celebration of open source software.

Key Topics We Covered

  • Getting started with open source contributions
  • How to find beginner-friendly projects
  • Tips for making meaningful pull requests
  • Best practices for engaging with the open source community
  • Common challenges and how to overcome them

Watch the Episode

You can catch the full episode here:
GitHub Education Twitch Stream - Hacktoberfest Prep with Campus Experts
Originally aired on September 25, 2024

I’m grateful for the opportunity to share my experiences and help others begin their open source journey. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to level up your contributions, I hope you’ll find some useful takeaways from our discussion!

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