hackathon

noun

hack·a·thon ˈha-kə-ˌthän

plural hackathons

: an event in which computer programmers collaborate intensively with one another and sometimes with people in other specialties over a relatively short period of time to create code usually for a new software product or service

The goal of a hackathon is to create a prototype of an idea in record time—often over a single weekend. For the ambitious software developer, that usually means no rest or leafy greens.—

Kristen V. Brown

It's a hackathon—a contest to pitch, program, and present a functioning Android mobile application in 48 hours.—

Steven Leckart

In the past, she's led students in accessibility hackathons where they designed sensor systems for wheelchairs and a game for the blind.—

Brittany Britto

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The Need For Professional Evolution One of the biggest takeaways from the hackathon was the clear need for professionals to evolve alongside the rapidly advancing AI landscape. —

Praveen Gujar, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 These hackathons could give employees a feeling of agency in helping to set the direction of their teams, departments and even the organization as a whole. —

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 His church partnered with Milky Way Tech Hub to sponsor the hackathon. —

La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 12 Oct. 2024 The Finer Details In order to avoid possible issues during a merger, hold a merger hackathon to identify and solve possible issues with teams comprised of people from both companies. —

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hackathon