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# [Open Source is Not Just for Hacktoberfest](https://blog.sachinchaurasiya.dev/open-source-is-not-just-for-hacktoberfest?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Every October, the developer community buzzes with Hacktoberfest energy. PRs fly, t-shirts are earned, and GitHub turns green. But here's what nobody talks about: what happens in November? For most contributors, the answer is simple: nothing. The rep...

Dec 30, 2025 · 9 min read · blog.sachinchaurasiya.dev  
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