QuestDB + Hacktoberfest 2024: Embrace the Season of Open Source!

Join the QuestDB team for Hacktoberfest 2024!

As the leaves change color in the Northern Hemisphere and the flowers bloom in the Southern Hemisphere, October brings a sense of renewal and transformation no matter where you are in the world. What better way to celebrate this season of change than by diving into open source?

We're thrilled to announce that QuestDB is participating in Hacktoberfest 2024! Whether you're basking in autumn's glow or welcoming the spring sunshine, we invite you to join us in a global celebration of open-source collaboration.

What's Hacktoberfest?

Hacktoberfest is a month-long festival of open source organized by DigitalOcean, open to everyone everywhere. From October 1 to October 31, contributors of all skill levels are encouraged to support open-source projects by contributing changes and improvements.

Rewards Await!

Beyond the satisfaction of contributing to projects that impact developers worldwide, participants who make four valid pull or merge requests during October will earn a digital badge through Holopin. Each accepted contribution unlocks a new level in your badge, allowing you to personalize it and showcase your achievements to the community.

But that's not all! As a token of our appreciation, if you successfully contribute to any QuestDB project during Hacktoberfest, we'll send you one of our exclusive QuestDB t-shirts.

🚀 How to Contribute to QuestDB

QuestDB is an open-source, high-performance time-series database designed for real-time analytics built from the ground up in Java, C++, and Rust. The web console project is TypeScript and React. We're passionate about speed, efficiency, and community collaboration.

Check out our live demo or project quick start if you'd like to see what we're all about.

Steps to Get Started:

1. Register for Hacktoberfest: Sign up on the official Hacktoberfest website before October 31.

2. Explore Our Projects: We have three main repositories participating in Hacktoberfest:

   • QuestDB Core: Our database engine. GitHub Issues

   • Web Console: The QuestDB GUI built with TypeScript and React. GitHub Issues

   • Documentation: The content of the QuestDB docs. GitHub Issues

3. Read Our Contribution Guidelines: Familiarize yourself with our CONTRIBUTING.md to understand our workflow and expectations.

4. Pick an Issue and Start Contributing: Choose an issue that interests you, comment to let us know you're working on it, and submit your pull or merge request when you're ready.

ℹ️ Get help

We're here to support you every step of the way! Connect with us:

• Community Forum: Join our QuestDB Community Forum or our Slack and head over to the #contributors channel to ask questions and interact with the team and other contributors.
• Stay Updated: Follow us on X/Twitter for the latest news and updates.
• Star Our Repo: If you appreciate our work, please star our GitHub repository!

Hacktoberfest is more than just code — it's about community, collaboration, and embracing the spirit of open source. Whether you're enjoying the crisp autumn air or the fresh scents of spring, this is the perfect time to contribute and make a difference.

So gear up, dive into the code, and let's build something remarkable together!

Happy Hacking!

The QuestDB Team