Hacktoberfest 2020 - The Roundup

Hacktoberfest is an annual event that encourages people to contribute to open-source projects, with Vonage participating for the first time. The event saw a 254% increase in pull requests compared to the average of the last 12 months, and over 43 hours of live streaming content were broadcast on Twitch. Vonage hosted various events, including Hacktoberfest Tuesdays, which featured talks from team members and special guests, as well as official and community-organized events. The company also created new education resources, such as tutorials and articles, to support the community during the event. Participants who contributed to open-source projects were rewarded with swag, including a t-shirt and stickers, and had the opportunity to plant a tree or receive a $5 gift card. Vonage is committed to supporting open-source contributions beyond the event, with resources available on their website for anyone looking to get involved.