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Hacktoberfest
Open Source. For Everyone.
Join DjangoCampus for Hacktoberfest 2025! Learn, contribute, and celebrate open source software with developers around the world. Make your mark on the global tech community.
What is Hacktoberfest?
Hacktoberfest is a month-long celebration of open source software run by DigitalOcean. During the month of October, everyone is invited to join this global movement and contribute to open source projects.
Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting your coding journey, Hacktoberfest is the perfect opportunity to give back to the open source community and develop your skills.
How to Participate
Register
Sign up for Hacktoberfest on the official website between September 15 and October 31.
Contribute
Submit 6 high-quality pull/merge requests to participating repositories between October 1-31.
Get Approved
Project maintainers must accept your PRs by merging, approving, or adding the 'hacktoberfest-accepted' label.
Earn Rewards
Get your digital badge and level it up with each accepted PR. Super contributors (6 PRs) get exclusive swag!
Meet Your Instructors
Learn from experienced software engineers who are passionate about open source and helping others grow in their development journey.
Our Hacktoberfest Journey
Join us for a structured learning experience throughout October. From onboarding to celebration, we'll guide you every step of the way.
Onboarding Session
Get started with Hacktoberfest, learn about open source, and set up your development environment.
Git & GitHub Fundamentals
Master version control, branching, and collaboration workflows essential for open source.
First Pull Request Workshop
Learn how to find beginner-friendly issues and make your first contribution to open source.
Code Review & Best Practices
Understanding code quality, documentation, and effective communication in open source projects.
Django Contributions
Focus on contributing to Django and Python projects, with hands-on guidance.
Final Sprint & Celebration
Complete your pull requests, celebrate achievements, and plan for continued contributions.
Hacktoberfest Wrap-up
Reflect on contributions, share experiences, and commit to ongoing open source participation.
Ready to Hack?
Join thousands of developers in making meaningful contributions to open source. Let's build the future of technology together!