Hacktoberfest is an annual event hosted by DigitalOcean, celebrating open-source software and encouraging developers of all skill levels to contribute. Every October, developers around the world join to make contributions to open-source projects, improve their skills, and help grow the community.
Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned pro, Hacktoberfest is for everyone. It's a fantastic opportunity to engage with open source, learn new things, and earn awesome rewards!
For Hacktoberfest 2024, Zero To Mastery (ZTM) is excited to introduce three new projects you can contribute to. By participating, you'll not only help these projects grow but also qualify for your digital reward.
- Sign up on the Official Hacktoberfest Website.
- New to GitHub? Watch this step-by-step guide: Aldo's Open Source Video Guide and get started with our Starter Repository.
- Submit 4 quality pull requests to any participating public repository during October. (Check out ZTM's three open-source projects below! 🎯)
- Join the conversation with fellow ZTM students on our Discord in the #hacktoberfest-2024 channel. Whether you need help or want to share ideas, we’re all in this together.
- Most importantly—have fun!
Find more details and track your progress on the Hacktoberfest website.
This event has become super popular within the ZTM community, with amazing contributions in previous years. Let’s make 2024 even more successful and create some awesome things together with our incredible ZTM family! 💪
Animation Nation is back, challenging you to create stunning visuals using only HTML and CSS! Whether you're just learning or a design enthusiast, this is your chance to show off your creativity.
Project Overview
Use your CSS skills to design an animation that showcases your creativity. It can be simple or complex, but make sure it’s original—no copy-pasting from external sources! We want to see what you can do.
➡️ Project Repo & Instructions
ZTM Quest is a brand new fullstack project designed for Hacktoberfest 2024! This project invites developers of all levels to contribute, so don't hesitate to dive in.
Project Overview
Whether you're an experienced developer or new to coding, this project is open to anyone interested in creating something unique using Javascript, HTML, CSS with kaplay.js. You can also contribute non-code elements like spritesheets, music, or ideas in the form of a screenplay to guide developers.
➡️ Project Repo & Instructions
Get creative with this year's Python challenge: converting images into ASCII Art! This project is perfect for beginners and experienced developers alike, with plenty of room for customization.
Project Overview
The goal is to enhance an ASCII generator. Whether it's improving the Command Line Tool, converting images on a web page, or experimenting with different types of digital art—the possibilities are endless! Let’s see how creative our community can be!
➡️ Project Repo & Instructions
Once you submit a pull request (PR), you're all set! Hacktoberfest automatically tracks your contributions, and once you complete 4 PRs, you'll qualify for your reward.
Feel free to keep contributing to the same project or try new ones—the more, the merrier! You only need 4 qualifying PRs to get your reward, but there’s no limit to how much you can contribute.
Let’s make Hacktoberfest 2024 unforgettable together! 🎉