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Gaurav Sinha
Gaurav Sinha

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Beginner's checkout before participating in a Hackathon!

Keeping this blog short and covered FAQ about hackathons 🙌
(won @uplift_project by @Girlscript1)

Things I've covered in this blog🧐:

  • When you are ready for a hackathon?
  • How can you win a hackathon?
  • What else you should know Apart from coding?
  • Benefits of Hackathon?
  • Tips!

Let's go!🚀

1. When you are ready for a hackathon?

You are always ready for a hackathon until and unless you want to learn new skills.

2. How can you win a hackathon?🥉

I've experienced multiple hackathons for different organizations. I can answer that.

first and foremost,

  • Idea - you must have something unique and creative with your project.

  • Implementation - If your project has some real-life use or if it can be implemented in the future.

  • UI/UX - yes, the UI should be as good as the Idea of your project.

  • Tech stack - sometimes the tech stack you are using in your project can impress the judges. 😉

3. What else you should know apart from coding?🤔

You must have good writing skills, your words should be on 'point' (doesn't mean lengthy words).

You'll need good writing skills to make PPT & Readme of your project.

4. Benefits of Hackathon?✨

Of course SWAGS! , you'll get amazing prizes, swags, and certificates.

  • You'll work in a team.
  • Most importantly, You'll earn some good friends and grow in the community.
Tips:
  • Showcase your project to a Mentor before submission.

Happy hacking!👩‍💻

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