Augtoberfest: A Month‐long Open Source Challenge

What is #Augtoberfest24? 🌟

Augtoberfest is a month-long initiative designed to energize the C4GT open source community and drive contributions to Digital Public Goods (DPG) and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)--projects that are creating population scale impact. Inspired by the popular Hacktoberfest, this challenge aims to increase contribution volume, expand the C4GT developer community, and enhance partner engagement.

How it Works 🤔

Register: Register for the event by authorising yourself on C4GT Discord Server
Contribute: Dive into open issues listed by the DPG/DPI builders organizations 💻
Earn Rewards: Every contribution earns you some goodies based on complexity of the issues 🎁
Climb the Leaderboard: Compete with other developers, get points, and top the leaderboard 📈

Prizes 🏆

We're offering a range of exciting prizes to reward your contributions:

Low complexity contributions: Tee/Mug + Stickers 👕☕️
Medium complexity contributions: Bottle + Stickers 🥤
High complexity contributions: Gaming Mouse/Mechanical Keyboard + Stickers 🖱️⌨️
Special Recognition: Top contributors (considering total points earned during the challenge period) will receive a free ticket to DPG Dialogues. 🌟
Certificate for every contribution.🏆

Why Participate? 🤔

Learn and Grow: Expand your skillset and gain valuable experience 📚
Give Back: Contribute to projects that make a positive impact ❤️
Connect: Collaborate with fellow developers and build your network 🤝
Win Prizes: Earn cool swag for your efforts 🎁

Join Us! 🎉

We invite developers of all levels to participate in Augtoberfest. Let's come together to build a stronger open source community and create a positive impact.

Event Dates: August 1st - August 31st 📅

Important Links 🔗

Issue List 📋
Leaderboard 🏆
Discord 💬

FAQ ❓

Contribution and Rewards 💼

How are contributions evaluated? Contributions will be assessed based on the complexity level assigned to each issue. Upon successful completion and merging of a pull request, the issue's assigned assignee will receive a reward corresponding to the issue's complexity. ✔️
Can I contribute to multiple issues? Yes, you can contribute to as many issues as you like. 🔄
Can I make multiple pull requests for the same issue? Yes, you can make multiple pull requests for the same issue. However, only the pull request that closes the issue will earn a reward for the assigned assignee. 🔁
What happens if my pull request is not merged? If your pull request is not merged, you can revise it based on the provided feedback and resubmit. Try to get it submitted before the deadline to avoid losing any reward. Contact C4GT team in discord if needed. 🔄

Leaderboard and Top Contributor 🏆

How is the top contributor determined? The top contributor will be determined based on a point system that considers factors like the total reward value earned by the assignee. 🌟
What happens if there's a tie for the top contributor position? In case of a tie, additional criteria like the number of high-complexity issues closed as assignee or overall community impact will be considered. 🤝
Are there any restrictions on prize redemption? You will be separately reached out by the team for the prize redemption. 📅

Technical Support and Guidelines 🛠️

Will there be mentorship or support available for contributors? Feel free ask for any help in C4GT Discord server by tagging @mentors. 💬
Are there specific coding guidelines or style guides to follow? Adherence to project-specific coding standards and style guides is expected. 📚

General Questions 🌍

Can I participate if I'm not a professional developer? Absolutely! Contributors of all skill levels are welcome. 🎉
Can I form a team with other participants? No, individual contribution is expected, however if you want to form a team and contribute, reach out to C4GT team. 👥
How will the winners be contacted? Winners will be contacted via the issue thread or via mail/Discord and announced on the event platform. 📧