🧛It’s Not About Perfection—It’s About Starting
✨ I always thought hackathons were for those superstars who already knew everything about coding. I mean, I’d watch from the sidelines, thinking, “There’s no way I’m cut out for that.” But one day, I figured, why not give it a shot? So, I signed up for my first hackathon, and honestly, I was totally lost at first. There were so many things I didn’t know, and I felt like I was in way over my head. The timer was ticking, and I had no idea what I was doing.
But then, I realized something: hackathons aren’t about being perfect. They’re about jumping in, trying stuff, and learning as you go. So, I started small. My idea wasn’t some big, groundbreaking thing, but it was something I could handle. The first few hours? A mess. Errors, bugs, confusion—I was getting stuck everywhere. But with every mistake, I figured out a little more, and slowly but surely, I started to piece things together. It wasn’t about writing perfect code—it was about finding creative solutions and pushing through.
By the end of it, I had something small but functional, and the best part? I learned more in those 48 hours than I had in weeks of watching tutorials. I walked away not just with a project, but feeling way more confident in my abilities. And that’s when it hit me—hackathons aren’t about being perfect from the start. It’s about starting, failing, learning, and growing. So, if you’re on the fence about joining, just go for it. You’ll surprise yourself with what you can do. 🚀
🚀 Hackathon Lineup (This Week)
1. Code Nexus Labs
⏳ Deadline: Deadline: Aug 15, 2025 @ 2:30pm GMT+5:30
🎖️ Prize pool: 1 non-cash prize (TBD)
🧠 Theme: Open Ended, Social Good, Voice skills
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4b9nbwdp
2. Data Hackfest
⏳ Deadline: Jul 27, 2025 @ 7:30pm GMT+5:30
🎖️ Prize pool: 5 non-cash prizes
🧠 Theme: Beginner Friendly, Databases, Machine Learning/AI
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/bpr7tkef
3. Programmers Unknown Battleground
⏳ Deadline: Aug 2, 2025 @ 9:45am GMT+5:30
🎖️ Prize pool: $250 in cash
🧠 Theme: Machine Learning/AI, Web, Blockchain
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/5anx8hbc
4. DATA VORTEX SKY INTELLECT 2025
⏳ Deadline: Aug 5, 2025 @ 11:45pm GMT+5:30
🎖️ Prize pool: ₹ 21,997 in cash
🧠 Theme: Education, Social Good
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/2enuwm8e
5. IEEE OC Computer Society AI Dev Hack 2025
⏳ Deadline: Sep 8, 2025 @ 4:30am GMT+5:30
🎖️ Prize pool: $1,750 in cash
🧠 Theme: Beginner Friendly, Blockchain, Machine Learning/AI
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/muzcb2rf
6. The Gated NFTs University Regional Hackathon
⏳ Deadline: Aug 15, 2025 @ 2:30am GMT+5:30
🎖️ Prize pool: $3,225+
🧠 Theme: Blockchain, E-commerce/Retail, Web
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4bmr7crw
7. AlgoFest Hackathon
⏳ Deadline: Sep 1, 2025 @ 2:30am GMT+5:30
🎖️ Prize pool: $5,300 in cash
🧠 Theme: Beginner Friendly, Databases, Social Good
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/33shkmub
🏅 Honorable Mention:
Tableau Next Virtual Hackathon
⏳ Deadline: Sep 19, 2025 @ 12:30am GMT+5:30
🎁 Prize pool: $45,000 in cash
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/mr3xtthj
🧠 My Advice:
For API Testing with Postman:
Step 1: Create Collections
Organize API parts (e.g., Auth, Data) into collections for easy management.
Step 2: Test Each Endpoint
Check status codes, response body, headers, and performance.
Step 3: Automate Tests
Use Postman’s test scripts to check status codes, response formats, and data automatically.
Step 4: Set Up Environments
Use different environments (Dev, Staging, Prod) to test across setups.
Step 5: Iterate
Refine your API requests based on test results.