This document discusses 7 tips the author learned from attending over 70 hackathons. The tips are: 1) develop leadership skills, 2) network with others, 3) try out cutting-edge technologies, 4) reinforce or improve an existing technology, 5) gain recognition for skills and accomplishments, 6) find job opportunities, and 7) have fun and treat hackathons as a hobby. The document also provides additional resources for learning more about hackathons and tips for winning them.

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If you don’t get the same results then change
the way of doing things

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If you can't fly, then run. If you can't run, then
walk. If you can't walk, then crawl. but
whatever you do, you have to keep moving
forward.

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4. Reinforce a new
technology or figure
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Resources

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● 7 ways attending a hackathon will boost your employability
● https://social.hays.com/2017/07/10/ways-a-hackathon-boosts-your-employability
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● 10 tips win a hackathon
● https://girlknowstech.com/10-tips-win-hackathon/
● First Hackathon? Here Are 6 Things You Need To Know
● https://medium.com/@ginnyfahs/first-hackathon-here-are-6-things-you-need-to-
know-46640c3ef72e
● Hackathon guide
● https://hackathon.guide/
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