Open source is a term that originally referred to open source software (OSS). Open source software is code that is designed to be publicly accessible—anyone can see, modify, and distribute the code as they see fit. There are a lot of open source programs held throughout the year to encourage everyone's contribution and build awesome projects. NeoAlgo is such an open source organization and has participated in quite a few events like the following.
Contributor's Hack is an Open-Source Program organized by HakinCodes that unites students, developers, engineers, and innovators from different places and culture to be a part of one and a half months of learning and contributing to Open-Source Projects for building their skills and learning how to collaborate and work together in a dev community.
Winter of Code is a month-long programming project with open-source organizations. This initiative aims to prepare you for the grand Google Summer of Code. As a part of the Winter of Code, students are paired with mentors from the participating organisation. This initiative aims at developing skills in real-world software development in a wide range of specializations.
Hacktoberfest is a celebration open to everyone in the global community in the month of October. It is a month-long celebration of open source software run by DigitalOcean. In Hacktoberfest, you have to make 4 successful PRs to win swags from DigitalOcean and its partners.
DevScript Winter of Code is yet another 2-month long open source program we were a part of. DWoC aims to bring students into the world of open source development and see the power of unified problem solving in real time.
GirlScript Summer of Code is the 3 month long Open Source program during summers conducted by GirlScript Foundation, started in 2018, with an aim to help beginners get started with Open Source Development while encouraging diversity. Throughout the program, participants contribute to different projects under guidance of experienced mentors and upskill themselves.