- Choose one problem and one audience.
- Sketch the smallest useful version of your idea.
- Build and test the core interaction before adding extras.
- Ask someone to try it and improve one thing.
- Prepare screenshots, a demo, and a clear Devpost story.
- Check every judging link and submit before the deadline.
Use tools you know or want to learn. No paid software or specific platform is required. Check free-tier limits and third-party terms before choosing a service. Keep API keys and private data out of public repositories and demo videos.
Project inspiration- A study tool that makes a difficult concept easier to practice.
- An accessibility improvement for a common digital task.
- A small game with an unusual mechanic.
- A tool that helps a local community share resources.
- An automation that saves time on a repetitive task.
Use this outline: the problem, who it helps, how it works, what you built, technologies and credits, challenges, what you learned, and what comes next. Show the working prototype early in your demo.
Questions and teamworkUse the hackathon Discussions tab for event questions and the contact link for organizer support. Looking for collaborators? Introduce yourself with your interests, skills, time zone, and the kind of project you want to build. Never post private contact details you do not want to share publicly.