Hacktoberfest 2023 Debriefing
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+ + As Hacktoberfest has come to + an end, it’s time to look back and share our learnings. + Hacktoberfest is a month-long celebration of open source software + (OSS) projects, their maintainers, and the entire community of + contributors. Each October, open source maintainers from all over + the world give extra attention to new contributors while guiding + them through their first pull requests on + GitHub. This + year the event celebrated its 10th anniversary. At Ghostfolio, we + have participated in the event for the + second time this + year. +
++ In this debrief, we’ll take a closer look at our journey during + Hacktoberfest, exploring the facts and figures, key takeaways, and + the impact on Ghostfolio. +
+Hacktoberfest with Ghostfolio
++ Ghostfolio is a modern web + application for managing personal finances. The software aggregates + your assets and empowers informed decision-making to help you + balance your portfolio or plan for future investments. +
++ Our experience at Ghostfolio during Hacktoberfest 2023 has been + truly remarkable. Despite the absence of T-shirt rewards this year, + our expectations were exceeded in every way. + We had the privilege of + collaborating with + 20 talented developers + from around the world, each bringing their unique skills and + backgrounds to our fintech project. +
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+ All these contributions made during Hacktoberfest have a significant + impact on Ghostfolio. As many as 100 new + features and improvements + have been merged to enhance the user experience and software + platform management. +
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+ The lessons learned through this global collaboration highlight the + collective spirit of the open source community, even without + traditional incentives. It serves as a driving force for Ghostfolio + to evolve into an exceptional piece of open source wealth management + software. Hacktoberfest 2023 has been an amazing and enlightening + journey for everyone involved. +
+Key Takeaways
++ We’ve gathered some valuable takeaways from our experience to + consider for upcoming years. These insights can help us and fellow + open source projects make the most of Hacktoberfest: +
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Prepare early
++ Prospective contributors often begin looking for tasks as early + as the end of September. Preparing your project, organizing + issues, and setting clear goals in advance can help you attract + and engage more participants. +
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Meet formal requirements
++ Ensure that your project aligns with Hacktoberfest’s formal + requirements and rules. Properly tag issues, provide clear + guidelines for contributions, and make sure your project is + accessible to newcomers. +
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Allocate sufficient time
++ Being responsive and providing support to participants is + crucial. Allocate enough time to answer questions, review and + merge pull requests, and offer guidance to first-time + contributors. This level of support can significantly enhance + the experience for both contributors and maintainers. +
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Provide clarity in descriptions
++ When creating issues for Hacktoberfest, be as clear as possible + in your descriptions. Including screenshots, links to code + examples, and detailed instructions can make it easier for + contributors to understand and complete the task successfully. +
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Isolate tasks
++ Ideally, focus on tasks that are approachable for beginners, as + the setup and frameworks used can already be quite challenging. + This way, you can attract a wider range of contributors. +
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Embrace learning
++ Understand that not every attempt will result in a successful + contribution. It’s okay if a contributor’s pull request doesn’t + make it into the project. Encourage a learning mindset and + provide constructive feedback, helping contributors grow and + improve over time. +
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+ By following these takeaways, we can ensure a rewarding experience + for everyone taking part in future Hacktoberfest events. +
+Thank you
++ Our experience with Hacktoberfest truly showcases the magic of open + source. The sense of community, mentorship, and our shared + dedication to software development is what motivates us at + Ghostfolio. As we look forward to future collaborations to make + personal finance and investing more accessible, we simply want to + thank everyone involved. +
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+ Keep coding and sharing your learnings!
+ Thomas from Ghostfolio
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