How to Be a Good Open Source Contributor During Hacktoberfest and Beyond

Ah, the leaves are changing color, and you know what that means— Hacktoberfest is upon us!

Digital Ocean's annual rally for open-source enthusiasts has contributions flooding repositories, much like kids in a candy store during Halloween. As we light virtual candles at the altars of open-source pioneers like Christine Peterson, it's important to also think about our dedicated maintainers. They're gearing up for an email onslaught that could make even the most resilient among them question their life choices. …

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