Hacktoberfest: Using GitHub Desktop

It's been an institution in technology for creating free-to-use tools and seeking contributions since the first directories of open source projects were created. GitHub is a host for code being version-controlled using Git, making it easier for developers to share code and work on projects together by providing a publicly-available home for a repository. For those new to open source or coding, contributing during Hacktoberfest can be an easy way to gain familiarity with concepts like cloning a repo, creating a fork, and making pull requests. GitHub Desktop is a graphical interface that can help beginners get started with these processes, offering features like cloning a repo using the link on GitHub.com, creating a new branch, and making commits. By contributing to open source projects during Hacktoberfest, developers can gain experience with Git and other version control systems, as well as make their first pull requests. The Vonage Community Slack is available for guidance, and the company's Hacktoberfest page provides details on all the planned festivities.