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How to Use GitScrum for Hackathon Projects?
How to use GitScrum for hackathon projects?
Manage hackathons in GitScrum with rapid task creation, time-boxed sprints, and quick documentation in NoteVault. Track progress, coordinate teams, deliver demos. Hackathon teams with structured approach complete 40% more features [Source: Hackathon Research 2024].
Hackathon workflow:
- Ideate - Define concept
- Scope - Must-have features
- Divide - Assign work
- Build - Parallel development
- Integrate - Combine work
- Polish - Demo-ready
- Present - Deliver demo
Hackathon labels
| Label | Purpose |
|---|---|
| must-have | Demo critical |
| nice-to-have | If time allows |
| blocked | Needs help |
| done | Complete |
| demo | For presentation |
| cut | Removed from scope |
Hackathon columns
| Column | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Ideas | Brainstormed |
| Must Have | Critical features |
| In Progress | Building |
| Done | Complete |
| Demo Ready | Polished |
NoteVault hackathon docs
| Document | Content |
|---|---|
| Project idea | Concept pitch |
| Feature list | What we're building |
| Tech stack | Tools used |
| Demo script | Presentation flow |
| Judging criteria | What matters |
Hackathon project template
## Hackathon Project: [name]
### Concept
[One-sentence pitch]
### Problem
[What problem we solve]
### Solution
[Our approach]
### Tech Stack
- Frontend: [tech]
- Backend: [tech]
- Database: [tech]
- APIs: [tech]
### Team
- @[person] - [role]
- @[person] - [role]
### Timeline
| Time | Milestone |
|------|-----------|
| Hour 0-2 | Setup, planning |
| Hour 2-8 | Core build |
| Hour 8-10 | Integration |
| Hour 10-12 | Polish, demo |
### Must-Have Features
1. [ ] [Feature 1]
2. [ ] [Feature 2]
### Demo Flow
1. [Step 1]
2. [Step 2]
Time allocation
| Phase | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Planning | 10% |
| Core development | 60% |
| Integration | 15% |
| Polish & demo | 15% |
Parallel work streams
| Stream | Owner | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Frontend | @dev1 | UI/UX |
| Backend | @dev2 | API/logic |
| Integration | @dev3 | Connect pieces |
| Demo | @dev4 | Presentation |
Scope management
| Priority | Decision |
|---|---|
| Core demo | Must complete |
| Enhances demo | If time |
| Nice feature | Cut it |
| Technical debt | Ignore |
Rapid decision making
| Decision | Time |
|---|---|
| Tech choice | 5 minutes |
| Feature priority | 2 minutes |
| Cut scope | Immediate |
| Integration approach | 10 minutes |
Demo-first development
| Principle | Implementation |
|---|---|
| Demo flow first | What judges see |
| Happy path only | No edge cases |
| Visual impact | Polish what shows |
| Story matters | Compelling narrative |
Common hackathon mistakes
| Mistake | Solution |
|---|---|
| Over-scoping | Cut aggressively |
| Perfectionism | Ship working |
| Late integration | Integrate early |
| Weak demo | Practice pitch |
Integration checkpoints
| Checkpoint | When |
|---|---|
| First integration | 25% time |
| Mid-check | 50% time |
| Feature freeze | 75% time |
| Demo ready | 90% time |
Demo script template
## Demo Script
### Opening (30 sec)
[Hook, problem statement]
### The Solution (30 sec)
[What we built]
### Live Demo (2 min)
1. [Show feature 1]
2. [Show feature 2]
3. [Wow moment]
### Technical Highlights (30 sec)
[Interesting tech choices]
### Future Vision (30 sec)
[Where this could go]
### Q&A
[Be ready for questions]
Hackathon metrics
| Metric | Track |
|---|---|
| Features completed | Count |
| Demo readiness | % complete |
| Integration status | Working? |
| Time remaining | Hours |
Post-hackathon
| Activity | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Retrospective | What worked |
| Documentation | Capture learnings |
| Code cleanup | If continuing |
| Network | Connect with others |