Exploring the World Of Open Source - Issue #6
Welcome 👋
Welcome to the month of October, September really flew past quickly without giving us a chance to catch our breath. However a new month gives us another chance of a new beginning, so be hopeful, and let's see all the goodies coming with this month ✨.
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HacktoberFest is Here!!!
This month marks a significant occasion for tech communities and open-source enthusiasts, as Hacktoberfest has arrived. It's an exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of open source, where you can contribute to impactful projects and unite in a shared journey of learning, growth, and community building.
Register for Hacktoberfest here ➝
Open Source Project for the Month
Devrel Resource Bank
📌 Project Description:
The Devrel Resource Bank is a community-driven initiative dedicated to curating and sharing valuable resources for developer advocates, community managers, and anyone involved in developer relations. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out.
📌 How to Get Involved:
1. Visit the Devrel Resource Bank on GitHub
2. Contribute your own resources or suggest improvements.
3. Join our community and connect with fellow devrel professionals in the community forum:
Don't forget to show your support! If you find the Devrel Resource Bank helpful, be sure to star the project on GitHub to help others discover it too✨.
Are you an Open Source Contributor / Maintainer?
The Codacy pioneer application form is open for individuals involved in creating, maintaining and contributing to open source code. As part of the program, Pioneers will receive mentorship from top OSS developers, financial support, promotional resources, and free tooling.
Apply for a spot here ➝
Job Opportunities
Events and CFPs
📌 Cityjs Conference Lagos
📆 November 9th - 11th, 2023.
📌 In Person
Register to attend
📌 Devfest Lagos
📆 November 24th - 25th, 2023.
📌 In person
Register to attend
📌 DevRelX Summit 2023
📆 October 25th - 26th, 2023.
📌 Online
Register to attend
Quotes of the Day
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." — Helen Keller
"Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success".— Henry Ford
Till I write you again
And that's all we have for you in this issue of "Develop by DevRelCom Africa" newsletter. We hope you've enjoyed this edition and are looking forward to the next one. Until then, remember to always keep an open mind.
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May the Source be with you 🚀