about 10 years ago
Public voting is now open
It's your turn to pick the Popular Choice award winner! Browse the Tyler Web Dev Hackathon 2016 submission gallery and vote for your favorite app. Be sure to spread the word via your social networks, too!
Questions?We're here to help. If you have any questions about the hackathon, post on the discussion forum or email [email protected] and we'll respond as soon as we can.
about 10 years ago
Submit Your Projects!
It's time! Please begin the submission process now if you haven't already.
about 10 years ago
Note About Uploading Files
It is only possible to upload one file to your Devpost submission, so if you have multiple files, you will have to combine them all into one PDF or upload them all in a ZIP file. (We recommend you submit links to your files as well.)
about 10 years ago
The Final Countdown!
Good morning Hackers! It's getting down to the final countdown.
Please remember submissions are due by noon. It's a good idea to begin the submission process no later than 11:30am, if possible.
Remember, you can reach us via Slack or [email protected] if you have any questions.
about 10 years ago
Let's go to Rick's! 9PM - ?
Just a reminder that we have to vacate the Foundry meeting room at 9PM but that doesn't mean the fun has to end! Let's walk up the block and hang out at Rick's on the Square. Get to know your fellow developers and kick back for a bit!
about 10 years ago
Venue Change @ 5PM
Just a reminder that the group Hacking will continue until 9PM but we have to vacate the Library at 5PM and make our way to the Foundry. Parking at the Foundry is limited but don't worry! It's only 1.5 blocks away -- easy walking distance. We have the large Foundry meeting hall 5PM-9PM. Dinner will be served. See you all there!
about 10 years ago
Welcome & Let's Get Hacking!
TWD Hackathon Problem Statements 2016
Welcome to the Tyler Web Dev 2016 Hackathon benefitting Pets Fur People. We're Programming fur Pets!
Here are your official Hackathon Problem Statements and additional background information/links to behind the scenes footage of the specific Pet's Fur People problem statements:
Problem #1 -- Social Media
A couple of years ago, Pets Fur People became aware of the need for, and potential benefits of, social media and began experimenting. With a lean team and limited knowledge, Pets Fur People managed to gain over 11,000 Likes on Facebook. They now have a Twitter account…
about 10 years ago
Join #hackathon2016 on TWD Slack!
If you've registered for the hackathon but are not in the Slack team, please let us know by e-mailing [email protected]. All we need from you is the e-mail address where you'd like to receive the invite.
We'll use Slack throughout the day to update you on important information you will need as a participant of the hackathon.
Once in the Slack chat please join the #hackathon2016 channel and we'll try to keep all relevant information you need this weekend in that channel.
Thanks!
Tyler Web Dev
about 10 years ago
RSVP Awards Ceremony
Hi Everyone!
Please take 9.2 seconds to RSVP to the Tyler Web Dev Hackathon Awards + Tech Supporters Event so we can get an accurate headcount and plan accordingly.
We’re expanding the event to invite additional city officials, key supporters, and movers in the tech community. This is also where we'll announce winners and award the 1st Place $250 and 2nd Place $150 prizes.
RSVP:
https://tyler-web-dev-tech-celebration.eventbrite.com
Sunday, Aug 28
5PM-8PM (Awards at 6PM)
Tyler, TX
Please let me know if you have any questions!
-Crystal
about 10 years ago
Updated Hackathon Schedule & Details
We've added a detailed explaination of the Hackathon in the Discussions forum under the What Can I Expect? (Hackathon details). Please note, winners will be announce and prizes awarded at 6PM Sunday, August 28. This event will be a celebration of and open to all our participants, judges, supporters, and Tyler Web Dev members. We anticipate a fairly full house.
Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the schedule and as always, let us know if you have any questions. We're looking forward to sharing this exciting upcoming event with you all!
Questions?
Remember -- if you have questions, most likely…
about 10 years ago
Hardware Projects OK!
We were recently asked if hardware projects will be allowed for submission. The short answer is YES!
Hardware projects are welcome as long as they can still be judged according to the existing criteria and still include a significant amount of programming. Please note, no early hacking is allowed. All project-related work must be done during the Hackathon event.
Be aware that some of our judges will be remote and everything you wish them to judge must be made available online. We suggest any teams including hardware in their projects be prepared to create a breif video to include with their submission.
To learn more…
over 10 years ago
How Do I Create a Tyler Web Dev Hackathon Team?
How Do I Create a Tyler Web Dev Hackathon Team?
At first, we were a little confused by this, too. So if you were unsure, you're in good company. (=
The "look for teammates" button on the right side of the devpost hackathon page takes you to a link showing all the current registered participants. You can then "Follow" other participants and begin messaging them.
On the day of the hackathon, participants will create a "Submission" that will be submitted at the hackathon cutoff. Teams are created at this point. Here's the explanation from the Devpost Support Team:
"The team…