Download or read book The Hackathon Survival Guide written by Sam Larsen-Disney and published by Sam Larsen-Disney. This book was released on 2022-06-01 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered what transforms a hackathon project from good to extraordinary? With the help of Irma Van Den Poel's stunning illustrations, "The Hackathon Survival Guide" provides you with the thought process, ways of working, toolkit and creative edge to make your hack stand out from the crowd. Hey, I'm Sam, A hackathon enthusiast and full-time software engineer. I have attended over 50+ hackathons as an attendee, mentor or sponsor and won over $20,000 in 2021. How do I keep winning? I'm not a wizard. I am not any smarter than you. The secret is the right combination of tools to set you up for success. This book contains all my tips, tricks and secrets - It's everything you need to win your next hackathon and get the most out of the event while you do so. What we cover: Origin of Hackathons Finding a Hackathon Forming a Team Idea Generation & Validation Planning & Timing Technology Choices UX Wins Branding Considerations Surviving the Night The Submission The Presentation Next Steps Hackathons are at their best when open to all people. The "Hackathon Survival Guide" embraces that. It doesn't matter if you're a front-end newbie, back-end guru, UX designer, graphic artist, passionate student or curious senior. Every effort has been made to ensure that each chapter caters to you regardless of your background or experience. There's something in here for everyone.