Jul 13, 2012
A Beginner's Survival Guide For Your First Hackathon
By Michelle Sun (Student, Hackbright Academy)
Last weekend, I attended my first ever hackathon and with minimal expectation, had a blast out of it and learned loads. My team did not win, nor did most of us slept at the event, but we got a lot out of it.
The hackathon, DevelopHer, was organized by LinkedIn, claimed to be the first women-only hackathon. The schedule was well thought out with a few sessions that made the hackathon really fun.
Aside from yoga and cupcakes, I believe there were a few things I am glad to have (or would have) done that made my experience worthwhile.
To read Michelle Sun's tips, click here.