One night, one team, countless discussions and a lot of learning. This is definitely a night we will remember.
An overnight journey of brainstorming, building, learning, snacks, last-minute changes and memories that we will probably talk about for a long time. It was around 4:00 when our Hacktoberfest Hack Day began. There was excitement everywhere, and honestly, we were very thrilled. For most of us, this was a new experience. We were not just going to build a project; we were about to experience our…
On an overnight journey of brainstorming, building, learning, snacks, last-minute changes and memories, the Hacktoberfest Hack Day commenced at around 4:00. Participants were thrilled, as it marked their first overnight hackathon together. The team worked on a novel problem statement—developing a decentralized trust network for open-source contributions.
The initial challenge was selecting a problem statement. After about 30 minutes of exploration, they chose Problem Statement 07. They then spent nearly an hour understanding the problem, discussing potential solutions, and sharing ideas. With the decision made, they began building at nearly 10:30, feeling they were behind schedule.
Their goal was to create a shared trust network, allowing open-source projects to exchange information about contributors and suspicious activities. They also aimed to develop a unique trust-ranking system, evaluating contributor trust using mathematical calculations, previous records, reviews, and feedback. This system would help identify genuine contributors, ensuring new contributors weren't unfairly judged due to lack of experience.
The team divided tasks, with backend and frontend leads Yash and Rounak working on the dashboard. They collaborated closely, refining the PPT structure, researching how to explain their project, and discussing the technical approach. Numerous discussions took place, often leading to long conversations, but these discussions ultimately helped clarify their vision.
Amidst the work, there were snacks, burgers, stickers, and conversations about each other's experiences and other teams' projects. Mentors provided valuable insights, and the team also enjoyed refreshments like KurKure, Lay's, KitKat, Coke, and burgers. The most hectic period was between 5:30 and 6:30, when they finalized the PPT, resolved dashboard concerns, and uploaded project files to GitHub. Their hard work paid off, as they presented a complete solution they could demonstrate.
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