Hey everyone!

I’m excited to share that I’ve just hit 100 days of continuous contributions from my GitHub profile (@FMCalisto). It’s been an incredible journey, filled with learning, challenges, and a lot of coding. I wanted to take a moment to reflect on this milestone and share some insights with you all.

How It All Started

This streak began on April 1st. No, it wasn’t an April Fool’s joke! I decided to push myself to contribute to GitHub every single day. Initially, it was a way to sharpen my skills and stay disciplined, but it quickly became much more than that. It turned into a daily ritual that I looked forward to, a way to engage with the community, and a personal challenge to see how far I could go.

My Daily Routine

To keep the streak alive, I developed a daily routine:

• Morning Planning: I’d kick off each day with a quick planning session to decide what I’d work on.
• Consistent Coding: Whether it was a busy workday or the weekend, I dedicated at least an hour to coding.
• Leveraging Tools: Tools like VS Code and GitHub Desktop were my best friends, helping streamline my workflow.
• Taking Breaks: To avoid burnout, I made sure to step away from the screen and take breaks.

Highlights of My Contributions

Over these 100 days, I had the chance to work on a variety of initiatives:

• MIMBCD-UI: Added some cool new tools for medical imaging data curation in Machine Learning (ML) projects.
• MIDA: Published the LaTeX source of my PhD Thesis and some other research documents.

The Challenges

It wasn’t always smooth sailing:

• Time Management: Balancing my contributions with other responsibilities was tough. Prioritizing and managing my time effectively was key.
• Staying Motivated: There were days when it was hard to stay motivated. Focusing on the impact of my work and the support from the community kept me going.
• Avoiding Burnout: Ensuring I took breaks and practiced self-care helped me maintain my energy and enthusiasm.

Lessons Learned

This journey taught me a lot:

• Consistency Pays Off: Small, daily efforts can lead to big achievements.
• Community is Everything: The support and feedback from the developer community are invaluable.
• Never Stop Learning: Every contribution is an opportunity to learn and grow.

Looking Ahead

So, what’s next?

• New Initiatives: I’m planning to start some new open-source projects and would love for you to join me.
• Sharing Knowledge: I’ll keep writing posts and tutorials to share what I’ve learned.
• Making an Impact: I aim to contribute to projects that can make a real difference in the community.

Wrapping Up

Hitting 100 days of continuous contributions is something I’m really proud of. It’s been a journey of growth, learning, and connecting with others. I hope my experience inspires you to start your own streak or just keep contributing in your own way.

Thanks for reading and being part of this journey. Let’s keep coding and making awesome things together!

Feel free to drop your questions and thoughts in the comments below. I’d love to hear about your experiences and any tips you have for maintaining a contribution streak.