This repository serves as a beginner-friendly guide and platform for participating in Hacktoberfest, aiming to simplify the process of making a first open-source contribution. It targets newcomers to open-source development, offering a structured approach to learning Git, GitHub, and the pull request workflow, with the incentive of potential merchandise.

How It Works

The project encourages users to fork the repository, create a new branch, and then add a useful resource, project, or solve an existing issue as outlined in contribution.md. This approach focuses on genuine contributions rather than spamming the contributors list, promoting a learning-oriented experience for first-time contributors.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Install/Run: Standard Git and GitHub workflow.
• Prerequisites: GitHub account, Git installed.
• Setup: Minimal, focused on learning the PR process.
• Links: hacktoberfest.com for official registration.

Highlighted Details

• Aims to distribute free T-shirts to contributors.
• Provides a curated list of other organizations offering Hacktoberfest swag.
• Includes a comprehensive list of open-source projects and resources for contributions.
• Emphasizes learning and genuine contribution over mere participation for swag.

Maintenance & Community

• Maintained by Ishaan Malik.
• Community engagement is encouraged via GitHub comments and direct messages.

Licensing & Compatibility

• License: MIT License.
• Compatibility: Permissive for commercial use and closed-source linking.

Limitations & Caveats

The repository's primary goal is to facilitate Hacktoberfest participation; contributions directly to the contributors list without added value will be marked as invalid. The distribution of T-shirts is at the maintainer's discretion.