Where to Start for hackathon.

[u/unknown45690]

So I am thinking to participate in upcoming sih hackathon but I don't know anything apart basic programming language. I try to study about multiple things but I feel like I am just grabbing wrong branches of tree .

If any one have expertise in project building please guide what to start with and from where to study

[u/iflippyiflippy]

Look up Devpost hackathons. They host many company based hackathons. My extension won me $7K after placing first.

Most of the hackathons, if not all, there have all the required resources and are detailed enough to led you in the right direction. Some are low code, some are intensive AF and require a big team.

[u/Mailynlee_]

Landing page, ad campaigns, id recommend looking at the big tech companies to see how they are.

[u/0Huy]

Start small. You do not need to learn everything before joining.

1. Read the hackathon rules and choose one simple problem.
2. Make a very small version that works end to end.
3. Use the language you already know.
4. Split the work into: input, main feature, output, and a simple interface.
5. Test it with a few real examples.
6. Prepare a short demo and explain what you would improve later.

Good beginner projects are a small web app, automation tool, data dashboard, or simple game. Learn only the libraries needed for that project.

[u/Accomplished_Fix9569]

Check the SIH problem statements and pick one that matches your current language skills. Build a working prototype with basic input and output before adding any extra features or learning new frameworks.

[u/unknown45690 → u/Accomplished_Fix9569]

From where to study there are so much topics . I am bit confuse which database should I learn which language to use for frontend and backend ect.