Hackathons provide the perfect avenue for developers to explore big ideas, collaborate with other developers, and build something of value to the larger community. With our recent launch of the RACE TO 100 Contest, here are 5 reasons why you should join in the fun:
1) Learn and GROW
Learn and grow from building something cool with your own two hands. Wreck your brains in the creative process of profound thinking and execution that encourages further exploration of the platform putting what you know and what you don’t know into perspective. Find that “a-ha” moment that keeps your heart racing and adrenaline pumping as you inch closer to your goal of winning.
2)Join a COMMUNITY
Be part of the growing Windows Community and interact with other talented developers not unlike yourself. Showcase your ideas, speak with one another, build real relationships, and reach into their collective knowledge (even international) to gain valuable insights from diverse skillsets and experiences. Find a bug in you code? They probably have the solution you are looking for!
3)NETWORKs make life easier
Prepare for the future by building a networking of people and resources each with different expertise, backgrounds and skills. Meet likeminded people who may share your dream and become your future co-funders, or even hiring managers and investors interested in your product. Today’s red-bull and pizza could be tomorrow’s champagne and Michelin cuisine.
4)SHOW OFF your skills
Gain visibility and recognition for the ideas you are passionate about. Opportunities to pitch and show off your idea to a crowd are rare and hackathons provide competent means to win supporters over with what you have built, and demonstrate that your idea is of great value and potential.
5)Win PRIZES
Hackathons often come with great prizes to reward the dedicated and passionate work of talented developers.
BONUS: HAVE FUN!
Nothing’s more fun (and noble) than building something and seeing it come into effect facilitating millions of users while simultaneously learning new things and meeting wonderful people.
Microsoft Singapore is currently running a hackathon, Race to 100, where developers are invited to win attractive prizes and participate in a networking party.
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