What is Open Source?​

The term open source refers to something people can modify and share because its design is publicly accessible.

Unlike proprietary software, open source software is computer software that is developed as a public, open collaboration and made freely available to the public.

The term originated in the context of software development to designate a specific approach to creating computer programs. Today, however, "open source" designates a broader set of values—what we call "the open source way." Open source projects, products, or initiatives embrace and celebrate principles of open exchange, collaborative participation, rapid prototyping, transparency, meritocracy, and community-oriented development.

Why Open Source

Nowadays open source has changed the face of technology. It allows customers to know how the code works, promotes a free exchange of ideas within a community to drive creativity, facilitating the development of the most innovative software and allows reuse and recycling of code, making it easier to collaborate and achieve goals. Open source projects allow you to collaborate and network with people around the world, and getting started is becoming more accessible than ever.

Some benefits of open source:

• Increase collaboration

• Ability to start small

• Cost effectiveness

• Attract better talents

• Flexibility & agility

• Increase development speed

• Increase feedback.

What is 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 AND MAINTAINED BY PASSIONATE PEOPLE WHO OFTEN DON’T HAVE THE STAFF OR BUDGETS TO DO MUCH MORE THAN KEEP THE PROJECT ALIVE. HACKTOBERFEST IS ALL ABOUT GIVING BACK TO THOSE PROJECTS, SHARPENING SKILLS, AND CELEBRATING ALL THINGS OPEN SOURCE, ESPECIALLY THE PEOPLE THAT MAKE OPEN SOURCE SO SPECIAL.

Hacktoberfest is a month-long open-source celebration, their maintainers, the entire community of contributors and GitHub's largest contributor drive. It's a great opportunity to get involved with the open-source community, learn something new and earn swag. No matter your expertise, you and can be a part of Hacktoberfest.

Are you thinking about getting started with open source? Congratulations! The world appreciates your contribution.

Open Source

You need to learn Git. Git is a free and open source distributed version control system designed to handle everything from small to very large projects with speed and efficiency. Git is easy to learn and has a tiny footprint with lightning fast performance.

If your goal is to learn how to collaborate with others or understand how open source works, consider contributing to an existing project. Start with a project that you’re familiar with already. Contributing to a project can be as simple as fixing typos or updating documentation. When you’re looking for your first project, seek out one with a supportive community like slack, hangout etc. Consider software you’re familiar with, and good labeling of their issues so you can quickly find bugs to work on.

You can add your open source contributions to your resume or website to show companies what you can do!

Learn open source on this website.

Projects that awaits your contribution Here are some starter projects you can start with:

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Projects with Hacktoberfest tag​

Education liberates the intellect, unlocks the imagination and is fundamental for self-respect. It is the key to prosperity and opens a world of opportunities, making it possible for each of us to contribute to a progressive, healthy society. Learning benefits every human being and should be available to all.

Everyone can help to make sure that we meet the Global Goals. to ensure quality education. including you and i

FREE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes.

EQUAL ACCESS TO QUALITY PRE-PRIMARY EDUCATION By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care and pre-primary education so that they are ready for primary education.

EQUAL ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE TECHNICAL, VOCATIONAL AND HIGHER EDUCATION By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university.

INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WITH RELEVANT SKILLS FOR FINANCIAL SUCCESS By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship.

ELIMINATE ALL DISCRIMINATION IN EDUCATION By 2030, eliminate gender disparities in education and ensure equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for the vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and children in vulnerable situations.

UNIVERSAL LITERACY AND NUMERACY By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy.

EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development

BUILD AND UPGRADE INCLUSIVE AND SAFE SCHOOLS Build and upgrade education facilities that are child, disability and gender sensitive and provide safe, non-violent, inclusive and effective learning environments for all.

EXPAND HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES By 2020, substantially expand globally the number of scholarships available to developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States and African countries, for enrolment in higher education, including vocational training and information and communications technology, technical, engineering and scientific programmes, in developed countries and other developing countries.

INCREASE THE SUPPLY OF QUALIFIED TEACHERS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES By 2030, substantially increase the supply of qualified teachers, including through international cooperation for teacher training in developing countries, especially least developed countries and small island developing States.