The panelists provided great insights in the webinar and we wanted to share additional tips and resources:
Read the site thoroughly before you start your project. The required tools, judging criteria, and resources can guide you. Did the sponsor include inspiration or problem statements? Does the hackathon offer bonus prizes for a specific track or API?
Plan out your demo video. We know not everyone is a video-making pro, but it’s worth your time. Cover the key topics and how they relate to the specific hackathon: the idea and the problem it solves, the key features you built, and future potential. Judges will see a lot of projects and the demos really help you stand out. Read these 6 tips for making a winning demo video.
Please don’t wait until the last minute to submit! Give yourself some time to proofread, add markdown, and sell your idea. If you submit at least a day or two ivory coast telegram screening before the deadline of a hackathon managed by Devpost, we’ll do our best to check to make sure it’s not missing anything while you still have time to fix it.
Remember that winning isn’t the only benefit of participating. We know everyone puts time and effort into their projects and not winning can be disappointing. Most people don’t win their first hackathon but learning new skills, making new friends, and crossing the finish line are worth celebrating.
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