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Repository README — Hacktoberfest 2025

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A friendly, contribution-first README guiding Hacktoberfest contributors: project goals, how to contribute, setup, examples, and links to a CONTRIBUTING.md.

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Project Goal

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This repository collects beginner-friendly resources, small algorithm problems, and short web projects ideal for Hacktoberfest 2025 contributors. The aim is to provide a welcoming place for first-time open-source contributors to learn Git, make meaningful PRs, and ship small, well-tested contributions.

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  • Grow a curated set of beginner issues and small projects
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  • Encourage clear PRs with tests or demos
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  • Maintain a friendly environment with a Code of Conduct
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What kinds of contributions are welcome

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We welcome diverse contributions. The most useful ones for Hacktoberfest are marked good-first-issue or help-wanted in the issues list.

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  • Algorithms & Data Structures — single-file solutions with explanation and time/space complexity.
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  • Small Web Projects — static HTML/CSS/JS mini-apps (<= 200KB) or single-file React components.
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  • Utilities & Scripts — Python/JS scripts that solve a small problem or show a useful workflow.
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  • Docs & Examples — improve documentation, add examples, or write tutorials for existing modules.
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  • Tests — add unit tests for existing functions (preferred test frameworks listed in CONTRIBUTING.md).
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How to Contribute (step-by-step)

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Follow these simple steps to get your PR accepted:

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  1. Fork the repo using the GitHub UI.
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  2. Clone your fork locally: + 
    git clone https://github.com/<your-username>/<repo-name>.git
+cd <repo-name>
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  3. Create a branch for your change: + 
    git checkout -b feat/my-cool-contribution
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  4. Make changes — keep them small and focused. Add tests or a demo where applicable.
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  5. Commit with a clear message: + 
    git add .
+git commit -m "feat: add binary-search example with explanation"
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  6. Push the branch to your fork: + 
    git push origin feat/my-cool-contribution
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  7. Open a Pull Request from your fork/branch to main. Use the PR template (if present) and describe your change, the motivation, and any testing you did.
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  8. Respond to review comments — maintainers may request changes. Keep communication friendly and concise.
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Tip: If you're not sure where to start, look for issues labeled good-first-issue or leave a comment on the issue to ask for guidance.

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Setup Instructions (if applicable)

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The repository is intentionally lightweight. Typical setup steps for code contributions:

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  • Install Git (version >= 2.20).
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  • For JS projects: Node.js LTS (v18+) and yarn or npm.
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  • For Python scripts: Python 3.10+ and a virtual environment.
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Example: setting up a Python dev environment

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python -m venv .venv
+source .venv/bin/activate   # macOS/Linux
+.venv\Scripts\activate     # Windows
+pip install -r requirements.txt
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Example: setting up a small JS demo

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npm install
+npm run dev
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+npx serve ./demo
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Examples & Contribution Format

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Prefer single-purpose contributions with a clear README or top comment explaining:

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  • What the file does
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  • How to run it
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  • Complexity analysis (for algorithms)
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Example algorithm contribution (file: algorithms/binary_search.py)

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# binary_search.py
+# Binary search implementation
+# Time: O(log n), Space: O(1)
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+def binary_search(arr, target):
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+        mid = (lo+hi)//2
+        if arr[mid] == target:
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+        if arr[mid] < target:
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+# Example usage
+if __name__ == '__main__':
+    print(binary_search([1,2,3,4,5], 3))
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Example web contribution (folder: /demos/todo-widget)

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index.html  
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CONTRIBUTING.md & Additional Policies

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If a CONTRIBUTING.md file exists, please follow it — it contains repo-specific rules (test commands, code style, and preferred branching conventions). If it doesn't exist, create one when adding larger projects or repeat the minimal guidance below:

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# CONTRIBUTING.md (minimal template)
+1. Follow the How to Contribute steps in README.md
+2. Keep PRs small and focused
+3. Add tests or a short demo when possible
+4. Use clear commit messages
+5. Respect the Code of Conduct
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Consider adding templates for issues and pull requests (.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE, PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE) to standardize contributions.

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