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In June, Allen Smith celebrated 20 years of Codegarden, highlighting its welcoming Umbraco community, where nearly 40% of attendees were newcomers. Smith emphasizes the importance of mutual benefits in contributions and outlines various pathways for participation, encouraging individuals to explore their interests and connect with others in the community.
Sebastiaan Janssen announces the Autumn Contribution Challenge, encouraging year-round contributions to the Umbraco community. Participants can submit code samples, blog posts, and ideas to enhance a new community website's "Developer" section. The initiative fosters collaboration, visibility, and learning, culminating in a site launch that showcases contributors' work.