Vibeathon Rules
Hackathon Rules
To level the playing field and encourage creativity, the following tools and resources are NOT allowed during the hackathon:
PROHIBITED TOOLS
- ✕No IDEs like VS Code, WebStorm, etc.
- ✕No Design Tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, etc.
- ✕No Repositories like GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, etc.
- ✕No Pre-built Templates or starter kits
ALLOWED TOOLS
- ✓Basic Text Editors like Notepad, TextEdit, etc.
- ✓Web Browsers for testing and documentation
- ✓Command Line Tools for basic operations
- ✓Public Documentation and reference materials
ADDITIONAL RULES
- •All code must be written during the hackathon - no pre-written code allowed
- •No teams allowed - this is a solo competition
- •Projects must be original and not violate any third-party rights
- •Submissions must include source code and a brief description
- •Participants must demo their project at the end of the hackathon
THE VIBEATHON SPIRIT
The goal of these restrictions is to level the playing field and encourage creative problem-solving with minimal tools. This hackathon is about going back to basics and focusing on pure coding skills rather than relying on sophisticated tools and environments.
Hackathon Tracks
Choose one of these tracks for your project. Each track offers unique challenges and opportunities to showcase your skills.
SaaS
Build innovative software-as-a-service solutions with subscription models and user management.
Gaming
Create engaging games or gaming-related tools that showcase your creativity and technical skills.
Infra
Develop infrastructure tools, deployment solutions, or developer productivity enhancements.
Analytics
Build data visualization, analysis tools, or insights platforms that transform raw data into value.
Payments
Create payment processing solutions, financial tools, or e-commerce enhancements.
Sponsor a Track
Interested in sponsoring a track or suggesting a new one? Support the hackathon and connect with our community of developers.