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Hacktoberfest 2026: The Complete Guide (New Rules, Dates, Swag, and How to Join)

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If you remember Hacktoberfest as "open four pull requests, get a T-shirt," that version is over. Hacktoberfest 2026 is a different event, and a lot of guides online are still out of date. This one covers what changed, what is confirmed, what is still unannounced, and how to get the most out of Octo…

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  1. 2026-09-28 13:37 · DEV Community — AI
    Hacktoberfest 2026: The Complete Guide (New Rules, Dates, Swag, and How to Join)

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