Hackathon
A hackathon is an event, often lasting from a day to a week, where people come together to collaborate on software or hardware projects. Participants, typically including programmers, designers, and entrepreneurs, form teams to create innovative solutions or prototypes within a limited time frame. Hackathons encourage creativity, problem-solving, and learning, often culminating in presentations to judges or peers. They can be themed around specific topics, such as social issues or technological advancements, and often promote networking and community building among tech enthusiasts.
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A hackathon is an event where people, usually in tech fields, come together for a short, intensive period—typically 24 to 48 hours—to collaborate and create software projects or innovative solutions. Participants form teams, develop ideas, and build prototypes or applications, often around specific themes or challenges. At the end of the event, teams present their work to judges or peers. Hackathons promote creativity, teamwork, and rapid problem-solving and can lead to networking opportunities and the development of new skills or products. They are popular in tech communities, universities, and among startups.