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Hey there! If you're reading this, chances are you're curious about my journey into programming. Let me tell you, it's not your typical "I fell in love with coding" story. Nope. My journey started with a desperate desire to escape poverty. After graduating from college, I was stuck. I wanted to further my education, but the financial situation was tough. I wrote JAMB (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board) exams every year from 2018 to 2021, scoring good grades, but still, no money. Scholarship options didn't work out either. By 2021, I had to face reality - university wasn't happening. That's when I decided to learn a skill. I turned to programming, not because I was passionate about it (at first), but because I needed a way out. Hunger, not love, drove me to code. My brother and friend, Joel Olawale, introduced me to FreeCodeCamp, where I started learning HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. From there, I moved on to ZuriTraining and other resources. The jo...

As the leaves begin to turn and the air grows crisp, the developer community gears up for one of the most anticipated events of the year: Hacktoberfest . Whether you're a seasoned open-source contributor or someone new to coding, Hacktoberfest is an excellent opportunity to sharpen your skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and connect with a global community of developers. With just over a month to go before Hacktoberfest 2024 kicks off, now is the perfect time to get prepared. In this post, we'll dive into everything you need to know about Hacktoberfest and offer actionable steps on how to make the most out of the event. What is Hacktoberfest? Hacktoberfest, initiated by DigitalOcean in 2014, is an annual event that encourages developers around the world to contribute to open-source projects. It takes place every October, with the primary goal of promoting open-source contributions and giving back to the developer community. Participants are challenged to submit a minimu...