Computer Science student prepares for Hacktoberfest 2026 open source contributions

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A Computer Science undergraduate at IIIT Lucknow is preparing to participate in Hacktoberfest 2026. The student aims to use the event to begin contributing to open-source projects for the first time. They plan to focus on understanding codebases, finding suitable issues, improving Git workflows, and connecting with developers. Their technical interests include C++, web development with React, blockchain, and AI applications. The student seeks repository recommendations and hopes to improve collaborative development skills through genuine contributions.

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