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How to win a hackathon without coming in first place

by @strdr4605 strdr4605.github.io published 2021-05-256 min read

To win first place at a hackathon, you need to combine multiple components... and that's not always possible. Here's how to make the most of your next hackathon without coming in 'first place'.

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