Unlocking Growth: Learnings from CODE STORM Hackathon and Why Hackathons Matter
Introduction Besides competitive coding, hackathons promote innovation, collaboration, and learning. My most recent engagement was with the CODE STORM 36-Hour Hackathon, which was facilitated by Spirit Organization in partnership with Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors (MLSA). This paper reflects on the insights that have been gained and underscores the importance of hackathons for enthusiastic tech enthusiasts and problem solvers. Takeaways from the Hackathon: 1. Teamwork and People Communication Hackathons are the epitome of teamwork. When working on CODE STORM, I learned that communication between team members is critical. We have brainstormed ideas, divided tasks according to each member's strength and weakness, and faced various obstacles as a group. The same occurs in life, except that here we work among discipline groups to achieve desired results. 2. Time management: Given only 36 hours, it made things pretty tough for the clock. This allowed me to learn how to prioritize...