Beginner Python Mini Projects – Hacktoberfest 2025

Welcome to the Beginner Python Mini Projects Hacktoberfest 2025 repository! 🎉

This repo is for first-time contributors, Python beginners, and anyone who wants to celebrate Hacktoberfest 2025 by creating or improving mini projects in Python. Whether you're building a new idea or picking up an existing issue, there's a place for you here!

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🌟 What is Hacktoberfest?

Hacktoberfest is a month-long celebration of open-source software development, organized by DigitalOcean, GitHub, and others. Participants who make four valid pull requests (PRs) to open-source projects on GitHub during October are eligible to win limited edition swag.

To learn more, visit the official Hacktoberfest website.

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🚀 About This Repository

This repo is a home for beginner-friendly Python mini projects. Think to-do apps, weather scrapers, games, converters, and other creative tools!

You can either:

• 🛠️ Pick an existing open issue, get assigned, and submit a PR, or
• 💡 Build your own new mini project idea and submit a PR directly!

All projects live inside the src/ directory and must be properly organized.

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📁 Repository Structure

All mini projects must go inside the src/ folder in this format:

src/
  your-github-username-project-title/
    ├── main.py
    ├── README.md  ← Instructions to run, explanation, etc.
    └── (any other files)

Example:

src/
  arya2004-todo-list/
    ├── todo.py
    ├── README.md
    └── requirements.txt

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💡 How to Contribute

Contributing is beginner-friendly and straightforward! Follow these steps:

1. Fork This Repository

Click the "Fork" button at the top right to copy this repo under your GitHub account.

2. Clone Your Fork

git clone https://github.com/<your-username>/beginner-python-mini-projects-hacktoberfest-2025.git
cd beginner-python-mini-projects-hacktoberfest-2025

3. Pick an Issue OR Add Your Own Project

• Option A: Go to Issues, comment on an issue you'd like to work on, and get assigned.
• Option B: Create your own mini project in Python and add it directly under src/ using the naming format.

4. Create Your Folder and Add Files

Create a new folder:

mkdir src/yourusername-projectname
cd src/yourusername-projectname

Add your project code, and include a README.md with:

• Project description
• How to run
• Optional: screenshots, dependencies, etc.

5. Commit and Push

git add .
git commit -m "Add <your project title>"
git push origin main

6. Open a Pull Request

Submit a pull request to the original repo. Use a meaningful title and description. If working on an issue, mention the issue number in your PR description.

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🧭 Contribution Rules

• ✅ One project per pull request.
• ✅ Each project must live in its own folder inside src/, named as yourusername-projecttitle.
• ✅ Add a README.md in your project folder with setup instructions.
• ✅ Keep your code beginner-friendly and easy to read.

For detailed contribution instructions, refer to CONTRIBUTING.md.

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🏆 Hacktoberfest 2025 Swag Awaits!

If you make 4 eligible PRs during October, you’re in for awesome Hacktoberfest rewards — Holopin badges, T-shirts, or digital swag! This repo is eligible for Hacktoberfest submissions.

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🎯 What Kind of Projects Can I Submit?

Anything beginner-friendly and coded in Python!

Some ideas:

• To-Do List
• Calculator
• Weather App (using an API)
• Unit Converter
• Quiz Game
• Alarm Clock
• Password Generator
• Currency Converter
• Text-based Games (Tic-Tac-Toe, Hangman, etc.)

Or invent your own idea — the more creative, the better!

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📜 License

This repository is licensed under the MIT License.

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🙌 Let's Make Open Source Fun Together!

Whether you're just starting out or looking to build your GitHub presence, this is a great place to start. Let’s build awesome Python projects and make Hacktoberfest 2025 memorable together! 💻🚀

Happy Coding! 🎉