Add quick guide for Hacktoberfest contributions (#3552)

Author: fineanmol

hacktoberfest_quick guide.md

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+# Quick Guide: How Hacktoberfest Works
+
+> Short, practical guide you can add to any repo to help contributors make valid Hacktoberfest PRs.
+
+---
+
+## What is Hacktoberfest?
+
+Hacktoberfest is an annual month-long celebration of open source where contributors from around the world make pull/merge requests (PRs/MRs) to public repositories. It’s run in partnership with DigitalOcean, MLH, and community sponsors.
+
+## What counts as a valid contribution?
+
+* A **valid** contribution is a pull/merge request that maintainers accept during the event month.
+* Good contributions include bug fixes, documentation improvements, test coverage, and small features. Avoid trivial or spammy changes.
+
+## Participation goals and rewards
+
+* The community challenge is to make up to **6 accepted PRs/MRs** during the event to reach the top reward tier.
+* Contributors unlock a digital badge as their PRs are accepted.
+* The first limited set of "Super Contributors" (official limit per year) who complete the required accepted PRs may receive special swag.
+
+## How to prepare your repository for Hacktoberfest contributors
+
+1. **Add labels**: `good first issue`, `help wanted`, `documentation`.
+2. **Create a CONTRIBUTING.md** with steps to run the project locally and how to submit PRs.
+3. **Add templates**: Provide an ISSUE_TEMPLATE and PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE that guides contributors.
+4. **Tag issues** with clear steps and the expected difficulty.
+5. **Mention license & code of conduct** so people know how they can contribute safely.
+
+## A short template for a CONTRIBUTING.md (copy into repo)
+
+```
+# Contributing to <PROJECT>
+
+Thanks for your interest! To contribute:
+
+1. Fork the repo and clone your fork.
+2. Create a branch: `git checkout -b feature/your-short-desc`.
+3. Make changes, add tests if relevant.
+4. Commit with clear messages: `git commit -m "fix: short description"`.
+5. Push and open a PR from your branch: `git push origin feature/your-short-desc`.
+
+Please read our CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md and ensure changes are helpful and non-spammy.
+```
+
+## Quick checklist for maintainers reviewing Hacktoberfest PRs
+
+* Is the PR helpful and non-trivial?
+* Does it follow style and tests (if available)?
+* Is there a clear description and linked issue (if applicable)?
+* If you will not accept, politely close with a helpful suggestion.
+
+## Tips for contributors (to make PRs more likely to be accepted)
+
+* Read the project’s README and CONTRIBUTING first.
+* Start with documentation, tests, or labeled `good first issue` tasks.
+* Ask maintainers if you are unsure about scope—use Issues or Discussions.
+* Keep PRs focused and well-documented.
+
+## Suggested `HACKTOBERFEST.md` short blurb for your repo homepage
+
+```
+We welcome Hacktoberfest contributions! If you'd like to help, look for issues with `good first issue` or `hacktoberfest` labels. Follow CONTRIBUTING.md before opening a PR.
+```
+
+---
+
+### How to use this file
+
+* Copy this markdown into `HACKTOBERFEST_QUICKGUIDE.md` (or add into `CONTRIBUTING.md`) and open a PR.
+* If you want, I can tailor the guide to your specific repo (commands to run, dev setup, recommended starter issues).
+
+---
+
+*Created to help maintainers welcome Hacktoberfest contributors with clear expectations.*