diff --git a/reference/docs-conceptual/community/contributing/hackathons.md b/reference/docs-conceptual/community/contributing/hackathons.md index 89007d6bfb3d..ea776c8c09ba 100644 --- a/reference/docs-conceptual/community/contributing/hackathons.md +++ b/reference/docs-conceptual/community/contributing/hackathons.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- description: This article describes how we manage and support hack-a-thon events like Hacktoberfest. -ms.date: 03/30/2025 +ms.date: 05/29/2025 title: Hacktoberfest and other hack-a-thon events --- # 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 contribute to Microsoft Learn. If you're new to this process, start by signing up for a [GitHub account][01]. Be sure to [install Git and the Markdown tools][02]. -To get credit for participation, [register with Hacktoberfest][03] and read their -[participation guide][04]. +To get credit for participation, register with [Hacktoberfest][14] and read their participation +guide. ## Find a repo that needs your help The PowerShell-Docs team is supporting Hacktoberfest contributions for several PowerShell documentation repositories. We defined a set of cleanup tasks designed to be simple for first time -contributors. Full information can be found in the [Hacktoberfest meta-issue][05]. +contributors. Full information can be found in the [Hacktoberfest meta-issue][11]. To be successful with these tasks, you should: - Have a general understanding of PowerShell syntax -- Have an understanding of [splatting][06] -- Be able to read and follow the [PowerShell-Docs style guide][07] and [Editorial checklist][08] +- Have an understanding of [splatting][04] +- Be able to read and follow the [PowerShell-Docs style guide][06] and [Editorial checklist][05] - Have basic familiarity with Markdown -Before contributing should read the meta-issue. When you're ready to start, open a new issue using -the Hacktoberfest issue template by using one of the following links: +Before contributing should read the meta-issue. When you're ready to start, open a new Hacktoberfest +using one of the following links: -- [MicrosoftDocs/PowerShell-Docs][09] -- [MicrosoftDocs/PowerShell-Docs-DSC][10] -- [MicrosoftDocs/PowerShell-Docs-Modules][11] -- [MicrosoftDocs/windows-powershell-docs][12] -- [MicrosoftDocs/azure-docs-powershell][13] +- [MicrosoftDocs/PowerShell-Docs][12] +- [MicrosoftDocs/PowerShell-Docs-DSC][09] +- [MicrosoftDocs/PowerShell-Docs-Modules][10] +- [MicrosoftDocs/windows-powershell-docs][13] +- [MicrosoftDocs/azure-docs-powershell][08] ### Quality expectations @@ -54,8 +54,6 @@ and impactful PR. The following examples from the official Hacktoberfest site ar - PRs deemed a hindrance vs. helping - PRs that are clearly an attempt to increment your PR count for October -For more information, see [Hacktoberfest: Values][14]. - ### Open a PR A _PR_ provides a convenient way for a contributor to propose a set of changes. Successful PRs have @@ -67,28 +65,25 @@ these common characteristics: - The changes are related to an existing issue. If you're proposing a PR without a corresponding issue, create an issue first. For more information, -see [GitHub: About pull requests][15]. +see [GitHub: About pull requests][07]. ## See also -- [Git and GitHub essentials for Microsoft Learn documentation][16] -- [Official Hacktoberfest site][17] +- [Git and GitHub essentials for Microsoft Learn documentation][03] +- [Official Hacktoberfest site][14] [01]: /contribute/get-started-setup-github [02]: /contribute/get-started-setup-tools -[03]: https://hacktoberfest.com/auth/ -[04]: https://hacktoberfest.com/participation/ -[05]: https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/PowerShell-Docs/issues/9257 -[06]: /powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_splatting -[07]: /powershell/scripting/community/contributing/powershell-style-guide -[08]: /powershell/scripting/community/contributing/editorial-checklist -[09]: https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/PowerShell-Docs/issues/new?assignees=&labels=&template=00-hacktoberfest.yml&title=%F0%9F%8E%83+2022%3A+ -[10]: https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/PowerShell-Docs-DSC/issues/new?assignees=&labels=&template=00-hacktoberfest.yml&title=%F0%9F%8E%83+2022%3A+ -[11]: https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/PowerShell-Docs-Modules/issues/new?assignees=&labels=&template=00-hacktoberfest.yml&title=%F0%9F%8E%83+2022%3A+ -[12]: https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-powershell-docs/issues/new?assignees=&labels=&template=00-hacktoberfest.yml&title=%F0%9F%8E%83+2022%3A+ -[13]: https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/azure-docs-powershell/issues/new?assignees=&labels=&template=00-hacktoberfest.yml&title=%F0%9F%8E%83+2022%3A+ -[14]: https://hacktoberfest.com/participation/#values -[15]: https://docs.github.com/github/collaborating-with-pull-requests/proposing-changes-to-your-work-with-pull-requests/about-pull-requests -[16]: /contribute/git-github-fundamentals -[17]: https://hacktoberfest.com/ +[03]: /contribute/git-github-fundamentals +[04]: /powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_splatting +[05]: /powershell/scripting/community/contributing/editorial-checklist +[06]: /powershell/scripting/community/contributing/powershell-style-guide +[07]: https://docs.github.com/github/collaborating-with-pull-requests/proposing-changes-to-your-work-with-pull-requests/about-pull-requests +[08]: https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/azure-docs-powershell/issues/new?assignees=&labels=&template=00-hacktoberfest.yml&title=%F0%9F%8E%83+2022%3A+ +[09]: https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/PowerShell-Docs-DSC/issues/new?assignees=&labels=&template=00-hacktoberfest.yml&title=%F0%9F%8E%83+2022%3A+ +[10]: https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/PowerShell-Docs-Modules/issues/new?assignees=&labels=&template=00-hacktoberfest.yml&title=%F0%9F%8E%83+2022%3A+ +[11]: https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/PowerShell-Docs/issues/9257 +[12]: https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/PowerShell-Docs/issues/new?assignees=&labels=&template=00-hacktoberfest.yml&title=%F0%9F%8E%83+2022%3A+ +[13]: https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-powershell-docs/issues/new?assignees=&labels=&template=00-hacktoberfest.yml&title=%F0%9F%8E%83+2022%3A+ +[14]: https://hacktoberfest.com/