My First Hackathon and Lessons Learned
Sharing my experience participating in the Smart City Hackathon Binh Duong 2016 - from scrambling to form a team to pulling all-nighters developing an app. I recount the event timeline, challenges working with new technology, and offer 6 valuable lessons for anyone wanting to join hackathons, emphasizing preparation, presentation skills, and the IoT trend.
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