HACKING YOUR WAY THROUGH HACKATHONS
ACM MPSTME
The Association for Computing Machinery is the world's largest scientific and educational computing society.
From the birth of Carousell to the invention of the like button, hackathons have strived to solve real-world problems by gathering people together to revolutionize technology.
Besides networking and improving one's CV, they provide a great learning curve while incorporating the fun element. Hence, an ardent enthusiasm will put you in the zone and enable you to exert a good command over your existing skills. Here’s how you can get the most out of a hackathon.
Firstly, formulate clear goals. These goals will define your purpose for participating in the hackathon. For example, one of your goals may be to gain basic knowledge about hackathons.
Furthermore, research the relevant details of the hackathon thoroughly. It might include the theme and basic knowledge of the problems to be asked during the hackathon. It will enable you to utilize your time efficiently instead of wasting it catching up on the theme.
If you are unfamiliar with coding, most hackathons provide mentors to guide and support participating teams throughout the hackathon. Effective mentorship drives individuals to turn their ideas into beautiful realities.
One must also try to engage in group discussions to share their thoughts and ideas and learn about others. Hackathons provide the opportunity to collaborate and network with people, thus allowing you to build up your skills and acknowledge the varying perspectives of solving a single problem.?
Keeping in touch with people is also equally important. During the hackathon, you may meet new people, so ensure you share contact information with them. It would help you be in touch with them and learn something new. Also, it will help you to keep your network thriving and alive.
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Lastly, you may not be able to complete your project in its entirety throughout the event duration. However, this offers you the opportunity to construct an actual application or product at your own pace.
Create a road map, site map, information architecture, wire frames, etc. If your prototype launch goes well, you may have a real-world website or app.
Visit the following websites to explore some hackathons:
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