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    John Q · · 1 min read

    Hackathons suck. How about doing a Code In The Dark instead?

    There are just too many hackathons around. Someone should organise a Code In The Dark event instead. It basically focuses on your proficiency with code. Even if you don’t want to code, it’s a social event where you can hang out. Here are the rules, as stated on the website:

    1. Each round lasts 15 minutes, and is between 5 to 10 developers.
    2. All developers in each round are given the same screenshot of a website (e.g: Pinterest.com), and must recreate it to the best of their ability in HTML & CSS
    3. No code completion tools, no compiling your code before 15 minutes.
    4. All screens are mirrored so that the audience can watch and alert any rule-breaking.
    5. The winner will be chosen by audience applause (so bring your friends!)

    What do you think? Anyone would like to take a stab at this in your respective country?

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