- This is a submission for the Hacktoberfest 2025 Writing Challenge
- Contribution Chronicles
π§ Introduction
Hacktoberfest has always been more than just an event β itβs a celebration of the open source spirit. This year, I decided to turn my experience into code, learning, and collaboration β documenting not just the pull requests I made, but the impact each one had on how I think and create.
My focus? Educational projects and hands-on challenges designed to help beginners dive into Python and data science through small but meaningful exercises.
π§© Where I Contributed
During Hacktoberfest 2025, I contributed primarily to this repository:
π [https://github.com/paulofreitas-py/-Desafio-1-Gerador-de-Senhas-Seguras|](https://github.com/paulofreitas-py/-Desafio-1-Gerador-de-Senhas-Seguβ¦
- This is a submission for the Hacktoberfest 2025 Writing Challenge
- Contribution Chronicles
π§ Introduction
Hacktoberfest has always been more than just an event β itβs a celebration of the open source spirit. This year, I decided to turn my experience into code, learning, and collaboration β documenting not just the pull requests I made, but the impact each one had on how I think and create.
My focus? Educational projects and hands-on challenges designed to help beginners dive into Python and data science through small but meaningful exercises.
π§© Where I Contributed
During Hacktoberfest 2025, I contributed primarily to this repository:
π https://github.com/paulofreitas-py/-Desafio-1-Gerador-de-Senhas-Seguras| https://github.com/paulofreitas-py/Hacktoberfest25-Desafio-2-Analisador-de-Texto I structured the project to welcome contributions from all levels, featuring challenges of:
Level 1 (Beginner)
Level 2 (Intermediate)
The idea was simple yet effective:
βLearn by contributing, code by collaborating.β
Each directory (/challenges/level1/ and /level2/) contains Python exercises with base files, explanations, and automated tests β making the contribution process educational and enjoyable.
π§ My Contributions
Hereβs what I worked on during the event:
Repository Structure Setup
Organized challenge folders by difficulty.
Added templates for PRs and issues.
Configured README and project badges.
Implementation of the First 12 Challenges
6 beginner-level tasks (strings, lists, loops).
6 intermediate-level tasks (functions, dictionaries, conditional logic).
Automation and Community Support
Wrote scripts to validate submissions.
Created a contribution guide for newcomers.
Engaged in discussions about Python best practices and repository structure for learning projects.
π What I Learned
Each pull request reminded me why I contribute to open source β itβs not just about code; itβs about collective learning.
I learned how to design repositories that are intuitive for first-time contributors.
I refined my documentation and version control habits.
I helped other developers submit their first PRs β which was incredibly rewarding.
And ultimately, I realized that teaching is the most powerful way to deepen your own learning.
π‘ Final Reflection
Hacktoberfest 2025 helped me see open source through the lens of curation, not just contribution. Building a space where others can learn, share, and grow was easily the most fulfilling part of this journey.
βIn open source, every PR is a seed β and every contributor is the soil where new ideas grow.β
π§βπ» Credits & Acknowledgments
Author: Paulo Freitas
Project: hacktoberfest-python-challenges
Event: Hacktoberfest 2025
Organizers: DigitalOcean, DEV Community, and open source partners
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