Welcome to Hacktoberfest! This is a beginner-friendly guide to help you get started with your first Pull Request (PR) for Hacktoberfest. We're excited to have you join the open source community and contribute to this project.
Click the "Fork" button in the upper right-hand corner of this repository to create your own copy.
Clone the repository to your local machine using the following command (replace <your-username>
with your GitHub username):
git clone https://github.com/<your-username>/Hacktoberfest.git
Create a new branch to work on your changes:
git checkout -b my-branch
Make the necessary changes or additions to the project. You can add new features, fix bugs, update documentation, or anything else you think is valuable.
Commit your changes with a meaningful commit message:
git commit -m "Add a brief description of your changes"
Push your changes to your fork on GitHub:
git push origin my-branch
Go to the original repository on GitHub and click the "New Pull Request" button. Ensure that you're comparing your branch to the main branch of the original repository.
Write a clear and concise description of your changes in the Pull Request description box. Be sure to mention what issue you're addressing if applicable.
Click the "Create Pull Request" button to submit your changes for review.
I will review your Pull Requests and, if they are okay, merge them into the main project. Please be patient, as it may take some time for your PR to be reviewed.
- Please don't spam: Ensure that your contributions are meaningful and follow the project's guidelines.
If you have any questions or need help, don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to support you on your Hacktoberfest journey.