Meet Crystal, the coding champ who went from competitive programmer to full-on hackathon enthusiast. Not only is she a dedicated hackathon participant, but she’s even hosted hackathons for her local community! Crystal shares her delightful story about her adventures with Devpost hackathons.
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What Motivates You to Participate in Hackathons?
I have always loved coding, and I started my computer science journey in competitive programming by learning algorithms and participating in contests. I then discovered hackathons, and I thought that they were a wonderful way to apply my computer science skills to the real world by solving global challenges through technology. Overall, I love the opportunity and challenge to apply my CS skills to create beneficial, creative, and fun projects in a short period of time.
What’s a Valuable Lesson lebanon telegram screening You Learned From Hackathons?
In addition to the many technical skills I have gained from hackathons, I have also learned the importance of presentation skills. I’ve learned to convey complex technical concepts and solutions in a clear and concise manner. After my first hackathon, I realized that what truly made a project stand out was the way it was presented! Many groups could build awesome, beautiful projects, however, standing out requires both a great project and a great presentation.