Open hack

contribute TO THE worldwide community Become an open source hero

Oct’22

10 000 €

Prize Fund

About

Welcome to the first openhack at devexperts. Openhack 2022 will BE PART OF Hacktoberfest, aN ANNUAL event THAT encourages all kinds of software specialists to contribute to open source. TAKING PLACE in October - HENCE THE NAME - It's a celebration of the community, learning, and giving back. This year, Devexperts is going to join this movement with real-Life sets of tasks Selected specifically for you.

Timeline

September 1

Registration starts

September 30

OpenHack kick-off ceremony

October 1 - 31

Kick-off for contributing and creating PRs

November 1

Summing up and rewarding the winners

We are here

Why Openhack is great for you

take part in Global movement

open source is a global community of enthusiasts who strive to make the world a better place.

improve your skills

dive into the real world of open source and tackle real tasks of different technology stack, application field, and difficulty level! There’s going to be something new and interesting for everyone.

Get rewarded for your activity

We have several nominations for the best personal and team contribution. Also, there are guranteed gifts for active contributors.

Format of participation

a month-long online event: participate at a convenient time

Tasks for SPECIALISTS WITH OR WITHOUT CODING BACKGROUND AND ANY WORK experience

participate independently or join your forces with a team to get a bigger chance to win

Let us help you find a team if you don’t have one yet!

How to win?

1. Pick up a project from the participation list. 2. Create a team and choose an interesting task. 3. Find the solution and implement it. 4. APPROVE the solution with the maintainer. 5. Move on to other tasks.

we guarantee gifts for all active contributors: make at least THREE merged PR’s during openhack.

At the end of openhack, our jury will evaluate all contributions and identify the best player in terms of quantity, quality, and complexity of tasks.

All tasks are from real open source projects, and your skills can reinforce the global community.
if you are new to Open source, our mentors will be happy to support and help you.

Prize Fund

10 000 €

3 000 €

The best team

1 000 €

The best personal contribution

6 000 €

divided between patricipants for at least THREE merged PR’s

FAQ

What is OpenHack?

OpenHack is a celebration of Open Source hosted by Devexperts. It will be similar to a hackathon, but our main focus will be Open Source. Join us to find interesting projects, meet like-minded professionals, hone your skills and gain experience. Our ultimate goal is to contribute to growing the global Open Source community.

Where is OpenHack going to take place?

OpenHack is an online event, which will be taking place throughout October.

Can I participate alone?

Absolutely. Both individuals and teams of up to five members are welcome to participate. However, given the community-driven subject, we suggest you join a team so you can learn more about the philosophy of Open Source. Teamwork can also bring you positive emotions and give you a chance to learn new things from your peers.

What if I don’t have a team but do have a bunch of great ideas?

No problem! We can help you create a new team or join an existing one. Just use our matchmaking platform after you register.

Who can take part in OpenHack?

Everyone. We will be happy to welcome all specialists with all kinds of backgrounds including business analysis, design, testing, technical writing, etc. Be sure to invite your friends!

What is the necessary condition for receiving the guaranteed gift?

During the hackathon, you have to create at least three pull requests that solve the issues of the project you will be working on.

Any age limitations?

All participants must be at least 18 years old.

What means of communications will be necessary for OpenHack?

We will be using the most convenient and popular means of communications such as Zoom, Hangouts, Slack, Telegram, and Discord. You will be sent details beforehand.

My team and I have registered. What are the next steps?

Great job already! We’ll put you in touch with the maintainer of the project you’ve selected. Check back on September 30 to get all the necessary details and agendas.

Any software restrictions?

You can use any software you need as long as it is legal in your location.

Will you assist me if I don’t have enough experience being a contributor or maintainer in Open Source?

You bet! Actually, it is our goal to help everyone get to know Open Source: open issues, create PRs, and work with Git, CLI, and desktop applications. We’ll be sharing our knowledge base that covers all these subjects (you will find the links in public chats). In addition, some local experts will be attending the event and you’ll be invited to join self-support chats.

Do we really need a whole month for OpenHack? Why does it take so long?

We’ve selected such a time frame so everyone can take their time and complete the tasks at a comfortable pace.

I’ve got an Open Source project that I would like to see included in OpenHack.

We appreciate your initiative! The only thing we need is a permission from the project maintainer. If you are the maintainer, we’ll include the project in OpenHack. If the maintainer is someone else, we’ll try to get in touch with them and get their consent to include it in the agenda.

How are you going to select the winners?

While competition is not the main objective of the event, we will be rewarding the team and the participant with the most substantial input. A special jury will be selecting them. All active participants will receive special prizes.

Can I participate during my working hours?

The event is intended for your non-working time, which is why you’ve got the whole month to participate. However, if any of the projects is directly related to your responsibilities and you can use it in your work, discuss with your manager if you can put in your working hours for it. Remember that you can submit Open Source projects for participation in OpenHack up until mid-September.

I have more questions.

Feel free to reach out to us in our Discord channel or use openhack@devexperts.com. We’ll be happy to assist you!

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