A Designer's Journey into Open Source: Overcoming Comfort Zones and Finding Valuable Contributions

A recent contributor shared their experience with Hacktoberfest, a month-long celebration of open-source contributions. The author, a designer by trade, initially felt intimidated by the technical jargon but decided to take the leap and contribute to an open-source project, TBD. With guidance from friends and mentors, they successfully submitted their first pull request and went on to collect five unique holopin badges.

The story highlights the importance of embracing comfort zones and taking calculated risks in exploring new areas. It also emphasizes the value of community support and inclusivity in fostering a sense of belonging among contributors.

Source: https://dev.to/nabhel/my-hacktoberfest-experience-contributing-to-tbd-3i6f