11---
22description : This article describes how we manage and support hack-a-thon events like Hacktoberfest.
3- ms.date : 03/30 /2025
3+ ms.date : 05/29 /2025
44title : Hacktoberfest and other hack-a-thon events
55---
66# Hacktoberfest and other hack-a-thon events
@@ -16,30 +16,30 @@ Before you can contribute to an open source repo, you must first configure your
1616contribute to Microsoft Learn. If you're new to this process, start by signing up for a
1717[ GitHub account] [ 01 ] . Be sure to [ install Git and the Markdown tools] [ 02 ] .
1818
19- To get credit for participation, [ register with Hacktoberfest] [ 03 ] and read their
20- [ participation guide] [ 04 ] .
19+ To get credit for participation, register with [ Hacktoberfest] [ 14 ] and read their participation
20+ guide.
2121
2222## Find a repo that needs your help
2323
2424The PowerShell-Docs team is supporting Hacktoberfest contributions for several PowerShell
2525documentation repositories. We defined a set of cleanup tasks designed to be simple for first time
26- contributors. Full information can be found in the [ Hacktoberfest meta-issue] [ 05 ] .
26+ contributors. Full information can be found in the [ Hacktoberfest meta-issue] [ 11 ] .
2727
2828To be successful with these tasks, you should:
2929
3030- Have a general understanding of PowerShell syntax
31- - Have an understanding of [ splatting] [ 06 ]
32- - Be able to read and follow the [ PowerShell-Docs style guide] [ 07 ] and [ Editorial checklist] [ 08 ]
31+ - Have an understanding of [ splatting] [ 04 ]
32+ - Be able to read and follow the [ PowerShell-Docs style guide] [ 06 ] and [ Editorial checklist] [ 05 ]
3333- Have basic familiarity with Markdown
3434
35- Before contributing should read the meta-issue. When you're ready to start, open a new issue using
36- the Hacktoberfest issue template by using one of the following links:
35+ Before contributing should read the meta-issue. When you're ready to start, open a new Hacktoberfest
36+ using one of the following links:
3737
38- - [ MicrosoftDocs/PowerShell-Docs] [ 09 ]
39- - [ MicrosoftDocs/PowerShell-Docs-DSC] [ 10 ]
40- - [ MicrosoftDocs/PowerShell-Docs-Modules] [ 11 ]
41- - [ MicrosoftDocs/windows-powershell-docs] [ 12 ]
42- - [ MicrosoftDocs/azure-docs-powershell] [ 13 ]
38+ - [ MicrosoftDocs/PowerShell-Docs] [ 12 ]
39+ - [ MicrosoftDocs/PowerShell-Docs-DSC] [ 09 ]
40+ - [ MicrosoftDocs/PowerShell-Docs-Modules] [ 10 ]
41+ - [ MicrosoftDocs/windows-powershell-docs] [ 13 ]
42+ - [ MicrosoftDocs/azure-docs-powershell] [ 08 ]
4343
4444### Quality expectations
4545
@@ -54,8 +54,6 @@ and impactful PR. The following examples from the official Hacktoberfest site ar
5454- PRs deemed a hindrance vs. helping
5555- PRs that are clearly an attempt to increment your PR count for October
5656
57- For more information, see [ Hacktoberfest: Values] [ 14 ] .
58-
5957### Open a PR
6058
6159A _ PR_ provides a convenient way for a contributor to propose a set of changes. Successful PRs have
@@ -67,28 +65,25 @@ these common characteristics:
6765- The changes are related to an existing issue.
6866
6967If you're proposing a PR without a corresponding issue, create an issue first. For more information,
70- see [ GitHub: About pull requests] [ 15 ] .
68+ see [ GitHub: About pull requests] [ 07 ] .
7169
7270## See also
7371
74- - [ Git and GitHub essentials for Microsoft Learn documentation] [ 16 ]
75- - [ Official Hacktoberfest site] [ 17 ]
72+ - [ Git and GitHub essentials for Microsoft Learn documentation] [ 03 ]
73+ - [ Official Hacktoberfest site] [ 14 ]
7674
7775<!-- link references -->
7876[ 01 ] : /contribute/get-started-setup-github
7977[ 02 ] : /contribute/get-started-setup-tools
80- [ 03 ] : https://hacktoberfest.com/auth/
81- [ 04 ] : https://hacktoberfest.com/participation/
82- [ 05 ] : https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/PowerShell-Docs/issues/9257
83- [ 06 ] : /powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_splatting
84- [ 07 ] : /powershell/scripting/community/contributing/powershell-style-guide
85- [ 08 ] : /powershell/scripting/community/contributing/editorial-checklist
86- [ 09 ] : https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/PowerShell-Docs/issues/new?assignees=&labels=&template=00-hacktoberfest.yml&title=%F0%9F%8E%83+2022%3A+
87- [ 10 ] : https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/PowerShell-Docs-DSC/issues/new?assignees=&labels=&template=00-hacktoberfest.yml&title=%F0%9F%8E%83+2022%3A+
88- [ 11 ] : https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/PowerShell-Docs-Modules/issues/new?assignees=&labels=&template=00-hacktoberfest.yml&title=%F0%9F%8E%83+2022%3A+
89- [ 12 ] : https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-powershell-docs/issues/new?assignees=&labels=&template=00-hacktoberfest.yml&title=%F0%9F%8E%83+2022%3A+
90- [ 13 ] : https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/azure-docs-powershell/issues/new?assignees=&labels=&template=00-hacktoberfest.yml&title=%F0%9F%8E%83+2022%3A+
91- [ 14 ] : https://hacktoberfest.com/participation/#values
92- [ 15 ] : https://docs.github.com/github/collaborating-with-pull-requests/proposing-changes-to-your-work-with-pull-requests/about-pull-requests
93- [ 16 ] : /contribute/git-github-fundamentals
94- [ 17 ] : https://hacktoberfest.com/
78+ [ 03 ] : /contribute/git-github-fundamentals
79+ [ 04 ] : /powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_splatting
80+ [ 05 ] : /powershell/scripting/community/contributing/editorial-checklist
81+ [ 06 ] : /powershell/scripting/community/contributing/powershell-style-guide
82+ [ 07 ] : https://docs.github.com/github/collaborating-with-pull-requests/proposing-changes-to-your-work-with-pull-requests/about-pull-requests
83+ [ 08 ] : https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/azure-docs-powershell/issues/new?assignees=&labels=&template=00-hacktoberfest.yml&title=%F0%9F%8E%83+2022%3A+
84+ [ 09 ] : https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/PowerShell-Docs-DSC/issues/new?assignees=&labels=&template=00-hacktoberfest.yml&title=%F0%9F%8E%83+2022%3A+
85+ [ 10 ] : https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/PowerShell-Docs-Modules/issues/new?assignees=&labels=&template=00-hacktoberfest.yml&title=%F0%9F%8E%83+2022%3A+
86+ [ 11 ] : https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/PowerShell-Docs/issues/9257
87+ [ 12 ] : https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/PowerShell-Docs/issues/new?assignees=&labels=&template=00-hacktoberfest.yml&title=%F0%9F%8E%83+2022%3A+
88+ [ 13 ] : https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-powershell-docs/issues/new?assignees=&labels=&template=00-hacktoberfest.yml&title=%F0%9F%8E%83+2022%3A+
89+ [ 14 ] : https://hacktoberfest.com/
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