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+# My Open Source Journey ✨
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+**👤 Name:** Dinil Hansara
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+**📅 First Contribution:** October 2023
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+**🔧 Tools/Tech Used:** Git, GitHub, VS Code, React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS
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+## 🌟 My Experience
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+I began my open source journey during Hacktoberfest 2025. At first, Git and GitHub felt a bit overwhelming, but the open source community was incredibly supportive. My first contribution involved fixing documentation issues — a small step that helped me understand the complete PR workflow. Since then, I've contributed to multiple repositories, learning about collaborative development, version control, and the value of effective communication.
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+Open source has boosted my confidence, strengthened my technical and teamwork skills, and allowed me to connect with inspiring developers from around the world.
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+## 📌 Advice for Beginners
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+Start small — even fixing a typo or improving documentation matters! Don't hesitate to ask questions and read the CONTRIBUTING.md before starting. Every contribution helps you grow and learn.
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+### 💡 Key Lessons Learned
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+- **Git Workflow Mastery:** Understanding branches, commits, and pull requests
+- **Code Review Process:** Learning to give and receive constructive feedback
+- **Community Engagement:** Building connections with developers worldwide
+- **Documentation First:** Realizing that good documentation is as important as good code
+- **Continuous Learning:** Every contribution teaches something new
+
+## 🏆 Achievements
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+- 🎯 Successfully completed Hacktoberfest challenges
+- 📝 Contributed to documentation improvements across multiple projects
+- 💻 Enhanced web development projects using React and Next.js
+- 🤝 Engaged with supportive open source communities
+- 🌱 Grew from beginner to confident contributor
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+## 🚀 Projects & Technologies
+
+**Frontend Development:**
+- React.js - Building interactive user interfaces
+- Next.js - Server-side rendering and static site generation
+- Tailwind CSS - Modern utility-first CSS framework
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+**Development Tools:**
+- Git & GitHub - Version control and collaboration
+- VS Code - Primary code editor with extensions
+- Terminal/CLI - Command-line workflow proficiency
+
+## 🎯 What's Next
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+I'm continuing to explore open source by:
+- Contributing to larger, more complex projects
+- Helping other beginners start their journey
+- Learning new technologies through real-world contributions
+- Building my own open source projects to give back to the community
+
+## 🔗 Connect With Me
+
+**GitHub:** [https://github.com/dinilH](https://github.com/dinilH)  
+**LinkedIn:** [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinilhansara](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinilhansara)
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+### #DinilCreations | #Hacktoberfest2025 | #OpenSource | #GitHub | #DeveloperJourney
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+**"Every line of code contributed is a step forward in your developer journey. Start today, and watch yourself grow!"** 🌟
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+</div>
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+*Last Updated: October 2025*
+*Story shared as part of the Learning Stories Repository - helping others learn from my open source experience.*