HawksCode Open Source Day 2021

HawksCode Open Source Day 2021 was a 24-hour virtual event dedicated to celebrating and contributing to open source projects. The event attracted over 2,000 participants from 50 countries, ranging from beginners to seasoned open source contributors.

Event Structure:

• Opening Ceremony:

• Welcome address by HawksCode CEO
• Keynote: “The Power of Open Source in Shaping the Future of Tech” by Linus Torvalds (virtual appearance)

• Contribution Tracks:

• Beginner Track: Introduction to open source contribution
• Intermediate Track: Enhancing existing projects
• Advanced Track: Tackling complex issues and feature implementations

• Project Showcases:

• Representatives from major open source projects (e.g., TensorFlow, React, Linux Foundation) presented contribution opportunities

Live Coding Sessions:

• 12 parallel sessions covering different projects and programming languages
• Participants could join, observe, and contribute in real-time
• Projects included popular frameworks, libraries, and tools used in web development, data science, and system administration

Workshops:

• “Getting Started with Git and GitHub”
• “Best Practices in Open Source Documentation”
• “Code Review Techniques for Open Source Projects”
• “Licensing and Legal Aspects of Open Source”

Panel Discussions:

• “The Future of Open Source in Enterprise”
• “Building Inclusive Open Source Communities”
• “Monetization Strategies for Open Source Projects”

Hackathon:

• 6-hour mini-hackathon to solve issues in selected open source projects
• Prizes awarded for most impactful contributions

Recognition and Awards:

• HawksCode Open Source Champions: Recognizing top contributors from the company
• Rising Star Awards: For new contributors showing exceptional promise
• Community Builder Awards: For individuals fostering open source communities

Resources:

• Virtual help desks staffed by experienced open source contributors
• Comprehensive guide on how to make your first open source contribution
• Directory of beginner-friendly open source projects

Impact:The event resulted in over 2,000 contributions to various open source projects. It significantly increased open source participation among HawksCode employees and the broader tech community. Several participants went on to become regular contributors and even maintainers of major open source projects.

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