Pro Tips

Things to keep in mind for your first hackathon:

• Be sure to bring your laptop and supplies such as cables, power cords, dongles for presentations.
• Use github to share code and keep version control with your team.
• Bring a thumb drive.
• Create a powerpoint or keynote template in advance.
• Set up your work environment... ide, docker, etc.
• Break work up into small tasks.
• When in doubt, use code you know.
• Get wireframes/sketches/cocktail napkin roughs as early as possible.
• Keep communications flowing with your teammates. Ask for help, offer help, etc.
• Take breaks. Sleep. Eat.
• Have fun!