Hackathon

A hackathon is a time-sensitive and competitive event organized by companies, consortia, or related entities, particularly in industries like technology, FinTech, or blockchain. During hackathons, software engineers compete to develop functional applications, software programs, or complete computer networks. These events often include various prize categories for the winning participants and have specific focuses, such as programming languages, supported operating systems, or the targeted demographic of programmers. The term “hackathon” is derived from combining “hacking” and “marathon.”