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Hackathons are a great way to collaborate with a team of various talents to achieve a specific goal. They are not marathons, but rather sprints: 48 or—in this regard—16 hours to come up with a working prototype is not that much. Thus, in order to win, you need to know where and how you are running to. Some training beforehand along with a pair of special shoes will do too…
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Hackathons are a great tool, no doubt. And yet, they have become so popular that our expectations have gotten a bit out of hand, Chris Worman explains it well in his post for coders. Because the truth is, hackathons can be a very disappointing experience if you come unprepared. So, if you don’t want to ruin your weekend, go through this checklist and get ready.
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2. Why use technology? Are you sure this is the best way to address the issue? Do you need help in defining what you want to achieve in a reasonably tech-friendly way? Ask mentors to help you. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. As they say, there are no stupid ones.
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3. Do a little research: has anyone already done something similar? Do not waste time reinventing the wheel, but think about whether or not the similar solution corresponds with your needs and possibilities.
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7. Hackathons are a cool frame for teamwork, so be ready to collaborate and co create with people that you don’t usually work with. Share your knowledge and try being open, flexible and transparent – the others bring specific tech skills to the table that might develop your idea in new and powerful ways.
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8. Last but NOT least, check out the hackathon official website: http://codeforfreedom.kodujdlapolski.pl/ See who is coming, check out what similar projects have been created during hackathons and get inspired by different sorts of app your product could be modeled after. Remember to add your bit: share the goals, describe your expertise and expectations.
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All in all, if you have an idea and if you are ready to challenge the way you usually work, then this is it. Even if you don’t change the world with this app, you will learn and you will enjoy. For a hackathon can be a great way to spend your weekend!
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