The document discusses open source contributions and how to maximize impact through GitHub. It defines open source as software with accessible source code that enables collaboration. Contributing brings benefits like fulfilling work, interacting with others, and collectively creating positive change. Opportunities to contribute include Google Summer of Code, MLH Fellowship, and Outreachy. Hacktoberfest events are meant for maintainers to present on submissions, contributors familiar with Git, and beginners new to tech or pull requests.

1. Open Sourcing
With GitHub
MAXIMIZING YOUR IMPACT IN OPEN-SOURCE COMMUNITY

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3. Full Stack web and Blockchain Developer
Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador
Open Source Contributor
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4. Agenda
What is open source contribution.
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What is Git/Github.
What is hacktoberfest.
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5. Open source refers to a software development approach where the source code of a
program is made accessible to the public. Enabling collaboration, modification, and
redistribution. It encourages community-driven innovation and transparency, leading to
higher-quality software. Contributing to this community is considered an open-source
Contribution.
Some of the open source Software, OS and Languages are as follows:
What is Open Source
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6. Contributing can bring a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction.
When you contribute, you often interact with others
Your contributions, no matter how small, can collectively create positive change in
your community
Collaborate globally with diverse developers.
Stay current with evolving tech trends and tools.
Contributing to environmental causes and sustainable
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Why We Should Contribute
Open Source contributions come with a lot of benefits including:

7. Open-Source Opportunities?
01 Google Summer of Code (GSOC) Google Season of Docs (GSOD)
03 MLH Fellowship Outreachy
05 LFX Mentorship
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9. WHAT IS A
HACKTOBERFEST
EVENT?

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A place for people to learn, connect and contribute to open source by participating in Digital
Ocean’s annual open source event, Hacktoberfest.
WHAT IS A HACKTOBERFEST EVENT?

11. WHO IS A
HACKTOBERFEST
EVENT FOR?

12. Maintains an open source project, typically
a veteran developer, could give a
presentation on how to submit pull/merge
requests.
Maintainer
Already contributes to open source,
generally works in a tech role, familiar with
Git.
Contributor
Never made a pull request before, or new
to tech
in general.
Beginner
WHO IS HACKTOBERFEST EVENT FOR?
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FOR LISTENING
Contact the Hacktoberfest team:
hacktoberfest@digitalocean.com