The latest articles on DEV Community by Nicolas Morel (@nicolas_morel_239bb111f88). https://dev.to/nicolas_morel_239bb111f88 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4191339%2F181cc698-a60a-41b0-89d8-2db37d649df9.png https://dev.to/nicolas_morel_239bb111f88 en Nicolas Morel Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:14:48 +0000 https://dev.to/nicolas_morel_239bb111f88/what-i-built-3ok9 https://dev.to/nicolas_morel_239bb111f88/what-i-built-3ok9 <p>During [hackathon name], I built [project name], a [web application / developer tool / AI assistant] that helps [target users] accomplish [specific task].</p> <p>The idea came from a practical problem: [describe the problem and why it matters].</p> <p>My project addresses this by allowing users to:</p> <p>[Main feature and its benefit]</p> <p>[Second feature and its benefit]</p> <p>[Third feature and its benefit]</p> <p>How It Works</p> <p>A user starts by [first action]. The application then [explain the processing], and returns [describe the useful result].</p> <p>For example, [describe a real input you tested and the output your application produced].</p> <p>I used [frontend technology] for the interface, [backend technology] for the application logic, and [model, API, or database, if applicable] for [its purpose].</p> <p>Challenges and Lessons</p> <p>The hardest part was [specific technical problem].</p> <p>Initially, [describe what went wrong]. I addressed this by [explain your solution and why it helped].</p> <p>Testing the project taught me [specific lesson]. One current limitation is [honest limitation], which I would improve by [next step].</p> <p>Demo</p> <p>Live demo: [insert link, or remove this line]</p> <p>Source code: [insert repository link, or remove this line]</p> <p>[Insert screenshots or a short demo video.]</p> <p>The demo shows [describe the workflow viewers will see].</p> <p>Partner Technologies</p> <p>[If you used an MLH partner technology, name it and explain exactly how you implemented it. Otherwise, state that you did not use any MLH partner technologies.]</p> <p>Hackathon Experience</p> <p>I participated in [hackathon name] on [event dates], working [individually / with teammates and their contributions].</p> <p>During the event, I focused on [your contribution]. The most useful part of the experience was [a real interaction, discovery, or lesson].</p> <p>With more time, my next priority would be [specific improvement].</p> <p>I would welcome feedback on [a specific technical or usability question].</p> programming ai agents software Nicolas Morel Tue, 03 Nov 2026 04:51:54 +0000 https://dev.to/nicolas_morel_239bb111f88/can-one-dev-account-submit-multiple-distinct-mlh-hackathon-projects-in-the-same-month-and-can-more-1584 https://dev.to/nicolas_morel_239bb111f88/can-one-dev-account-submit-multiple-distinct-mlh-hackathon-projects-in-the-same-month-and-can-more-1584