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A hackathon is a concentrated effort in a common location for software developers to work on a common project or on projects with a common theme.
A hackathon is a concentrated effort in a common location for software developers to work on a common project or on projects with a common theme.


Hackathons in 2012
Example Hackathons in Portland in 2012
* Couch to Quantified 5K
* Wearable Computing Hackathon http://calagator.org/events/1250462620
* Hack for Portland Schools http://hackforportlandschools.com/
* Hack for Portland Schools http://hackforportlandschools.com/
Its challenging to find a project that has lasting value to work on during a hackathon. Below is a list of suggested project areas or project ideas that can be incorporated into future hackathons which will have an impact beyond the time and space allocated for the hackathon itself.
Subject areas
* Water Resources
* Transportation
* Education

Revision as of 17:48, 6 August 2012

A hackathon is a concentrated effort in a common location for software developers to work on a common project or on projects with a common theme.

Example Hackathons in Portland in 2012

Its challenging to find a project that has lasting value to work on during a hackathon. Below is a list of suggested project areas or project ideas that can be incorporated into future hackathons which will have an impact beyond the time and space allocated for the hackathon itself.

Subject areas

  • Water Resources
  • Transportation
  • Education