🌟 ProjectHive

An open-source hub where you can learn by contributing to real code projects across 15+ tech domains.

🏆 Leaderboard • 📖 Contribution Guide • 🚀 Quick Start

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🎯 ProjectHive

Your Gateway to Real Open Source Contributions

Welcome to ProjectHive — a Hacktoberfest-friendly repository where you can contribute real, working code (not just docs!) and get recognized on our auto-updating leaderboard.

🎯 what's the Goal ?

ProjectHive is designed to help you:

• ✅ Build portfolio-worthy projects
• ✅ Make meaningful open source contributions
• ✅ Get recognized on a public leaderboard
• ✅ Earn valid PRs for Hacktoberfest

Important

⚠️ Leaderboard Requirement (Don't Skip)

You MUST include this line at the start of your project's README.md file:

**Contributor:** your-github-username

Replace your-github-username with your actual GitHub username (e.g., **Contributor:** john-doe).

Without this line, your name will NOT be added to the leaderboard!

📖 See examples of correct and incorrect formats →

What you can contribute:

• 💻 Mini-Projects: Fully working apps or tools with real code.
• 📦 Starter Templates: Boilerplate code to help others get started fast.
• 🗺️ Learning Roadmaps: Guides and resources for mastering different technologies.

What you get in return:

• ✅ Automatic recognition on the project leaderboard.
• ✅ Portfolio-worthy contributions and real coding experience.
• ✅ Validated PRs for Hacktoberfest.

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🚀 How to Contribute: A 5-Step Guide

Here’s a simple workflow to get your contribution merged.

Step 1: Fork & Clone the Repository

First, create your own copy of this repository by forking it. Then, clone it to your local machine.

git clone https://github.com/YOUR-USERNAME/ProjectHive.git
cd ProjectHive

Step 2: Create a New Branch

Create a branch with a descriptive name for your contribution.

git checkout -b add-your-project-name

Step 3: Add Your Project

• Navigate to : Domains/[YourDomain]/MiniProjects/.
• Create a new folder for your project.
• Add all your code files (e.g.: HTML, CSS, JS, Python).
• ⚠️ COMPULSORY: Include a README.md in your project folder with this line at the start:
  • **Contributor:** YourGitHubUsername (replace with your actual GitHub username)
  • Without this line, you will NOT appear on the leaderboard!

Step 4: Commit & Push Your Changes

Commit your changes with a clear message and push them to your forked repository.

git add .
git commit -m "Add: [Domain] Your Project Name"
git push origin add-your-project-name

Step 5: Create a Pull Request

Go to your forked repository on GitHub and create a Pull Request. Once it's reviewed and merged, you'll automatically appear on the leaderboard!

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📚 Available Domains

Choose a domain and start contributing!

Domain	Roadmap	Projects
🤖 AI-ML	View	Browse
🥽 AR-VR	View	Browse
⚙️ Backend	View	Browse
⛓️ Blockchain	View	Browse
☁️ Cloud	View	Browse
🔐 Cybersecurity	View	Browse
🔧 DevOps	View	Browse
🎨 Frontend	View	Browse
🌐 FullStack	View	Browse
📡 IoT	View	Browse
🔄 MLOps	View	Browse
💬 NLP	View	Browse
🤖 Robotics	View	Browse
🏆 Competitive Programming	View	Browse

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📜 Contribution Rules

✅ DO:

• Submit actual, working code files.
• ⚠️ MUST ADD: **Contributor:** YourUsername at the start of your project's README (replace with your actual GitHub username).
• Test your code before submitting.
• Follow the existing project structure.

❌ DON'T:

• Submit only Markdown files without code.
• Copy others' work without credit.
• Spam or submit low-quality content.
• Forget the contributor tag (your name won't appear on the leaderboard without it!).

For more details, please read our CONTRIBUTING.md.

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🏆 Recognition & Leaderboard

Every merged PR automatically updates your stats:

• You will be added to the Overall Leaderboard.
• Top contributors are featured in the Hall of Fame.
• Your contributor badge will appear on the repository.

Important: Make sure to include **Contributor:** YourGitHubUsername in your project's README to get recognized!

📖 Read the full Leaderboard Guide →

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� Our Amazing Contributors

Thank you to all our contributors! 🎉

Want to see your name here? Start contributing!

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�📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

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