Hacktoberfest 2024 is here! But have heard about this Open-source Hackathon but No-code?
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Hacktoberfest 2024 has arrived! 🎉 This is a golden opportunity for developers, designers, and contributors of all kinds to get involved in the open-source community, and oss.gg is turning up the fun with an exciting gamified experience! Whether you're a coder or a non-coder, this event is packed with opportunities to level up your skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and—most importantly—win amazing prizes. 🏆
So, what's the deal with oss.gg? It's a month-long open-source playground where you can dive into "Side Quests" (think coding and non-coding tasks), earn points, and stack those points as lottery tickets for an epic giveaway on October 31st. 🎃 Sounds cool, right? Check out the kick-off stream here to get started.
💰 What's in it for me?
Glad you asked! Here are just a few of the fantastic prizes up for grabs:
Macbook Pro 2023 M3 14-inch 💻
Macbook Air 2023 M3 15-inch 💻
iPhone 16 512GB 📱
PlayStation 5 🎮
AirPods Pro (3rd Gen) 🎧
EPOMAKER Mechanical Keyboards ⌨️
And yes, even a brick 🧱 (because why not?)
Featured Repositories 🔥
This year, oss.gg has partnered with some stellar projects across different stacks. Here's a taste of what you can get involved in:
1. FormBricks (TypeScript, MDX, JavaScript, Docker)
For UI/UX enthusiasts and survey creators, FormBricks is the perfect playground! Contribute by creating new integrations, enhancing features, or even improving the docs. 🚀
2. OpenBB (Python)
For data lovers and finance geeks, OpenBB simplifies financial data access via APIs. Whether you're fixing bugs or integrating new data sources, your contributions here make an impact. 📊
3. Unkey (TypeScript, Go, React)
Love DevOps? Dive into Unkey, a tool for API management with a focus on simplicity and scalability. You could build SDKs or enhance dashboards—plenty of opportunities here! 👨💻
4. Papermark (TypeScript)
Want to contribute to a secure, self-hostable alternative to DocSend? Work on features like document sharing, analytics, and even custom branding. 📄
5. Twenty CRM (React, GraphQL, TypeScript)
For developers interested in business dashboards and CRM systems, Twenty is where you can shine! Help build new modules, or refine the UI/UX for a polished experience. 🌟
6. Hanko (Go, TypeScript, Svelte)
Security-focused developers, this one's for you! Hanko eliminates passwords with modern passkey logins, and there are tons of opportunities for security enhancements and SDK development. 🔐
7. Dub.co (Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind)
For marketers and UI/UX creators, Dub.co offers advanced link management. From creating QR codes to improving analytics dashboards, your contributions here will be game-changing. 🔗
FAQs You Should Know 💡
Q: "How do I submit a non-code contribution via GitHub?"
Open an issue and use the side quest template.
Comment
/assignto claim the task.Submit your pull request (PR) referencing the issue.
In the repo folder, there’s a "hackathon" text file—add your GitHub name, timestamp, and proof of contribution here.
Watch your points stack up on oss.gg/[YourGitHubUsername]! 🎯
Q: "How does the lottery work?" 🎲
Simple: More points = more lottery tickets = higher chances to win. Even with just 1 point, you’re still in the game! 🍀
Q: "Can I win multiple prizes?" 🏅
Sadly, no. But hey, even winning just one MacBook isn’t a bad deal, right?
Hacktoberfest x oss.gg isn't just about the thrill of competition—it's a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and contribution. You'll not only be building tools for global communities but also adding valuable experience to your portfolio.
What are you waiting for? A bunch of exciting issues and side quests are just waiting for you to dive in! Start contributing now, and maybe that brand-new Macbook will be yours! 💻🔥
Which project are you most excited about contributing to this Hacktoberfest? Let me know in the comments below! 👇
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