In the modern world there are many new terms that are incomprehensible to people. What is a hackathon? This event, which has become very common not only in other countries, but also in Russia. Therefore, you need to know how to conduct a hackathon, what it is, what is needed for it. There are also rules for the successful organization of this event.
Definition
The words "hacker" and "marathon" formed the new concept of "hackathon." What it is? Today this term does not refer to hacking, it is the so-called programmers marathon.
The event involves the collection of teams from various areas of software development. They are working on a task. Programmers, designers, managers can participate in the event. Hackathons last from 1 day to a week.
Tasks
It is important to create full-fledged software at this event, but some of them are held for educational and social purposes. It is customary to develop web services that will solve socially significant problems.
Creates mobile applications, web applications, infographics, also a hackathon. What it is? Thanks to this event, the first version of the application, ready for launch, will appear. With its help, it will be possible to test the work of the idea. Events are different in direction and theme.
How do they go?
First, a presentation is held with which the hackathon begins. What does it give? This allows you to get acquainted with the event, as well as learn about the tasks. Then the participants offer ideas, and teams are created taking into account interests and skills. Then comes the work on the projects.
Participants at such events reinforce their strength with ready-made food, such as pizza, energy drinks. At the end, a presentation of the projects is demonstrated. Teams also share the results of their activities. Hackathons are often held in the form of competition. Then the jury evaluates the participants and determines the winners who are awarded prizes.
Why do we need events?
They are suitable for designers, programmers and other professionals who are ready to get together to develop a new project. This is precisely the goal of the hackathon. Moscow offers a large number of events, as many firms are concentrated in this city.
Hackathons are necessary for:
- acquaintances - many specialists can find each other in order to further share knowledge, as well as work on joint projects;
- community creation - events are needed for active people who are interested in a particular problem;
- creative process - it is possible to work in a free format;
- gaining new knowledge - at the event you have to face those tasks that were not there before;
- showing talent - the opportunity to demonstrate their professionalism;
- embodiment of new ideas - the event allows you to implement projects;
- startup projects - companies are interested in such events, choosing interesting projects for their further implementation.
Hackathon Organization Rules
If the hackathon has social goals, then this is an excellent method of attracting talented specialists. The event is necessary to implement new methods for solving problems. To organize a hackathon, you need to use the following tips:
- Definition of purpose: it is necessary to establish what is important to decide at this event. Developers must be involved in it, because they know everything about creating applications. Also required experts, students. The more specialists from different fields will be, the more creative solutions will appear.
- Planning: preparation takes 3-6 weeks.
- Choosing a venue for the event: it can be organized at the office of an IT corporation or at a local cafe. It is advisable to choose a weekend for this.
- Attracting sponsors: the most expensive in the hackathon are food, prizes and a venue. It is necessary to attract sponsors in exchange for support.
- Hackathon Story: Participants need to talk in detail about this event. You also need to disseminate information about the event using all modern means. For this, social media and the press will come in handy.
- Food ordering: The event should have enough food and drinks.
- Prize preparation: there must be prizes for winners, as this affects the quality of the event.
- You should think about what critical situations can be. You need to use proven methods to prevent them.
Event at Sberbank
Many companies hold events. Sberbank hackathon is also organized regularly. Specialists from various fields are developing a web service or mobile application. Financial institutions require new features in mobile payments, transfers. Security features and the development of financial assistants are also needed. Winners are awarded cash prizes.
Thus, organizing a hackathon is not considered to be such a complicated process. It is only necessary to use all the tips presented, then the event will be successful. Thanks to him, new ideas and projects will appear that will be very useful for society.