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# [My First Hacktoberfest as a Contributor: A Journey of Learning and Growth](https://vignesh-j.hashnode.dev/my-first-hacktoberfest-as-a-contributor-a-journey-of-learning-and-growth?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

This is a submission for the 2024 Hacktoberfest Writing challenge: Contributor Experience This year, I participated in Hacktoberfest for the first time, and I can’t describe how excited I was. After already contributing as a maintainer for my project...

Aug 9, 2025 · 2 min read · vignesh-j.hashnode.dev  
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## Written by

[Vignesh J](https://hashnode.com/@vignesh-j)

@vignesh-j · Hosur, India

  
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Tech Enthusiast | Technical Writer | Web Developer | Open Source Contributor/Maintainer

I am Vignesh. I build full-stack web applications using the MERN stack and Java full-stack. I am a technical writer who writes technical content on dev.to and Medium. I have around 5k followers on dev.to. I contribute to open-source projects and have also maintained an open-source project of my own. I have participated in a few open-source programs, both as a contributor and a maintainer: -> Secured 3rd place as a contributor among 100+ participants in Code Sapiens 2024. -> Secured 7th place as a Contributor team among 1650+ teams in DevFest AI 2024. -> Secured 14th place as a project admin among 415+ projects in GirlScript Summer of Code 2024 - Extd. -> Completed the 4 PR mark as a contributor in Hacktoberfest 2024. -> Participated as a maintainer in Hacktoberfest 2024. I am passionate about building impactful software solutions and fostering collaboration in the open-source community. I enjoy working in collaborative environments and mentoring contributors in open-source communities. Feel free to connect with me to discuss web development, open-source contributions, or technical writing. I'm always happy to collaborate and share ideas!

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