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One of the most important things you’ll need to do as a contributor is to write clear, effective pull requests (PRs). These PRs communicate your contributions to the maintainers, making it easier for them to review and merge your code. But how do you...

As a contributor to GirlScript Summer of Code (GSSoC), I’ve had an amazing experience contributing to open-source projects. However, there’s one issue I feel needs more attention. The Problem: Missing Communication Channels Throughout my journey as a...

Participating in open-source events like GSSoC and Hacktoberfest is a fantastic way to improve your coding skills, contribute to real-world projects, and connect with the developer community. But what happens when mentors don’t assign issues to you? ...

GirlScript Summer of Code (GSSoC) is one of the largest open-source programs in India, designed to help beginners kickstart their journey in the world of open-source contributions. In this blog, I have discussed about how to get started with GSSoC an...

Hacktoberfest: Hacktoberfest is DigitalOcean’s annual event that encourages people to contribute to open source throughout October. Much of modern tech infrastructure—including some of DigitalOcean’s own products—relies on open-source projects built ...
