From 81daf4253f058d47d17db50fef5c6340d33c4366 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ananya Chaurasia <65891617+Ananya88@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 17:46:48 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 2d76923..561c9b3 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ An index of useful tips, tricks, resources and guidelines on how to make the mos ## Manage the time crunch -- Use boilerplates or starter packs to cover some of the basic stuff. No need to re-invent the wheel! Focus on the core functionality of your [MVP (Minimum Viable Product)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minimum_viable_product) or your prototype. +- Use boilerplates or starter packs to cover some of the basic stuff. No need to reinvent the wheel! Focus on the core functionality of your [MVP (Minimum Viable Product)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minimum_viable_product) or your prototype. - Timebox everything! Make a small mental roadmap and stick to it. Don't waste too much time on any item. Use your time wisely! - Divide and conquer! If you are participating as a team, make sure you organize and divide your tasks efficiently. - Don't obsess over very low-level details, earlier on in the competition. Focus on the core functionality and add "good to have" features later on, once it is complete. Keep it simple and improve incrementally. @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ An index of useful tips, tricks, resources and guidelines on how to make the mos ## Use starter packs -Since you're on a time crunch at hackathons. It's always a good idea to avoid re-inventing the wheel and wasting time on the basics by using a "boilerplate" or a "starter pack". They provide you a basic foundation to build your solution upon. There are tons of open-source, free to use and modify boilerplates/starter packs out there. Here's a small sample of what they're like: +Since you're on a time crunch at hackathons. It's always a good idea to avoid reinventing the wheel and wasting time on the basics by using a "boilerplate" or a "starter pack". They provide you a basic foundation to build your solution upon. There are tons of open-source, free to use and modify boilerplates/starter packs out there. Here's a small sample of what they're like: - [NodeJS (Express)](https://github.com/sahat/hackathon-starter) - [React JS](https://github.com/facebook/create-react-app) @@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ Since you're on a time crunch at hackathons. It's always a good idea to avoid re ## Document effectively -If you build a great product but are unable to convey that or present that to the judges than it's as good as a "not so great product". Make sure that you document and present whatever you've built in the most effective manner possible. I can't stress this enough, it's half the challenge. Set aside dedicated time to work on the documentation or presentation (if applicable). Always, have a clear, working example of your product prepared beforehand. +If you build a great product but are unable to convey that or present that to the judges then it's as good as a "not so great product". Make sure that you document and present whatever you've built in the most effective manner possible. I can't stress this enough, it's half the challenge. Set aside dedicated time to work on the documentation or presentation (if applicable). Always, have a clear, working example of your product prepared beforehand. ## Be considerate of the evaluation criteria @@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ Focus on the problem that you're trying to solve. This is also very applicable t ## Have the right mindset -The idea of building something over night is both exciting and intimidating. One might attend a hacakthon for a number of different reasons. In my opinion, hackathons can be a great opportunity to: +The idea of building something over night is both exciting and intimidating. One might attend a hackathon for a number of different reasons. In my opinion, hackathons can be a great opportunity to: - Learn new technology and add it to your skillset. - Meet new people. Hackathons are usually a team-based activity and you get to engage a lot with other people.