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Gen Z - Open Source - Hacktoberfest 2024

Gen Z - Open Source - Hacktoberfest 2024

Wahyu Kristianto

October 31, 2024
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  1. Hacktoberfest: Understanding Gen Z Understanding Gen Z Born into Technology

    Technology has always been a part of their lives. Quick to Adapt, Efficiency Focused Skilled at leveraging tools for speed. Challenge: Quality of Work Often prioritizes speed over quality.
  2. Hacktoberfest: Responsibility in Quality of Work Responsibility in Quality of

    Work Efficiency vs. Quality Balancing the speed of work with quality outcomes. Open Source as Responsibility Training Developing accountability through contributions. Sustainable and Quality Contributions Focusing on long-term impact and excellence.
  3. Hacktoberfest: Open Source Principles Open Source Principles BDFL (Benevolent Dictator

    For Life) Leader with a clear, benevolent vision guiding the project. Meritocracy Value judged on contributions, not status or background. Liberal Contribution Open opportunities for anyone to join and contribute.
  4. Hacktoberfest: Importance of Understanding Technology Fundamentals Importance of Understanding Technology

    Fundamentals Usage vs. Understanding Knowing the tools isn’t enough—understand how they work. Shortcut Mentality Relying on shortcuts limits true growth and problem-solving. Function Analogy Creating your own functions gives deeper insight into technology.
  5. Hacktoberfest: Contributions to Open Source Beyond Coding Contributions to Open

    Source Beyond Coding Hosting Events Organize workshops or conferences to support the community. Writing Contribute with documentation, tutorials, and newsletters. Organizing Maintain project files and manage issues effectively. Design Improve project usability and create consistent visual guides. Helping Others Answer questions in forums and moderate community discussions. Testing & Quality Assurance Help test projects, find bugs, and improve software quality.