Annual Hacktoberfest
Join Cebu's biggest open source celebration! A month-long festival of code, collaboration, and community building.
What is Hacktoberfest?
Hacktoberfest is a month-long celebration of open source software run by DigitalOcean. JavaScript Cebu hosts local events, workshops, and mentorship programs to help developers contribute to open source projects.
Our Objectives
Learn Git & GitHub
Master version control and collaboration tools
Contribute to Open Source
Make meaningful contributions to real projects
Build Your Portfolio
Showcase your contributions to potential employers
Network with Developers
Connect with like-minded individuals
4-Week Schedule
Activities
- Git & GitHub basics
- Finding first issues
- Setting up dev environment
Activities
- Code reviews
- Advanced Git
- Best practices
Activities
- Group coding
- Pair programming
- Project showcase
Activities
- Hackathon
- Presentations
- Awards ceremony
Ready to Join?
Registration is free and open to all skill levels
How to Participate
Register on Official Website
Sign up on hacktoberfest.com and our local event page
Join Our Discord
Connect with mentors and fellow participants
Find Projects
Browse issues labeled "hacktoberfest" or "good first issue"
Make Pull Requests
Submit at least 4 quality PRs during October
Attend Events
Join workshops, coding sessions, and the final hackathon
Prizes & Recognition
Gold Tier
10+ Quality PRs
Rewards:
Premium swag kit + JetBrains license
Silver Tier
5-9 Quality PRs
Rewards:
T-shirt + stickers + digital certificate
Bronze Tier
2-4 Quality PRs
Rewards:
Stickers + digital certificate
Special Recognition
Best First Timer
For outstanding first-time contributor
Most Impactful PR
For the most valuable contribution
Innovation Award
For creative problem solving
Best Mentor
For exceptional guidance and support
Past Hacktoberfests
Growth Over the Years
Success Story
"Hacktoberfest 2023 was my first open source contribution. I went from zero PRs to maintaining my own project. The mentorship and community support were incredible!"
Community Impact
Event Partners
These amazing organizations make Hacktoberfest Cebu possible
Join Hacktoberfest 2024
Be part of Cebu's biggest open source celebration