DandyHacks 2020: A virtual hackathon for all!

Registration is now open at DandyHacks.net! Join other passionate hackers, find your inspiration, and pursue your ideas from October 23-25th! Registration is open till the day of DandyHacks, i.e. October 23.

DandyHacks is:

A 36 Hour Beginner-friendly Hackathon
A hackathon that values people with diverse backgrounds coming together to create a project over the weekend
Hosted at a tier 1 research university
You’ll have the chance to:

Meet diverse hackers from all over the world
Create cool projects with your friends (teams of 3 max)
Work on a project you might have on the back burner
Expand your skill set by learning new technologies
Receive mentorship from industry professionals
Interact with sponsors and hear their stories
Compete for awesome prizes
And of course, get free swag shipped right to your door!

We hope that regardless of your experience and background in coding, you will learn something new, and have fun all the while.
Follow us on social media [Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn] for updates.
Questions or concerns? Shoot us an email at greetings@dandyhacks.net . We look forward to receiving your application!

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