March 1, 2023, 3:54 p.m. | Kera Cudmore

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A hackathon is an event based on a specific topic or theme where teams of developers work collaboratively to create a fully functioning website within the time frame of the event, which can range from 24 hours to several days.


So why are they so popular? And how can you benefit from taking part in one?





1. Teamwork


Usually students and developers looking for their first position in the industry have only ever worked on projects solo, so taking part …

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