Hackathons and Coding Contests

The cluster focuses on discussions about hackathons, programming contests, their competitive nature versus fun aspects, prizes, winning strategies, and participant experiences.

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coherentpony Apr 30, 2013 View on HN

It's possible to win a hackathon? I thought these things were for fun, not for competition.

skybrian Sep 8, 2024 View on HN

This seems like a good idea for a contest.

bluehat Mar 6, 2013 View on HN

Show me a weekend hackathon with half as big a prize pot.

homarp Mar 25, 2025 View on HN

The competition was discussed here https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42416556

AccordionGuy Apr 24, 2012 View on HN

Maybe it's time to turn this challenge into a proper contest.

ssing Dec 22, 2010 View on HN

Please try it out. I created a "Test Contest for HN users"

dangrossman Oct 5, 2013 View on HN

It seems the contest is already over.

wilson090 Aug 16, 2024 View on HN

the user competition is meant to be a fun side-project that we threw together today, I think it's cool that people hack things like that so quickly :)

pedrosorio Oct 30, 2016 View on HN

Participating in the contests would.

jc-denton Jun 13, 2012 View on HN

I wonder what kind of competition. Something like topcoder?