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Hackathon Insights

Guides, patterns, and hard-won lessons for the person building at 2am.

February 18, 2026· 3 min read

The 5 Team Formation Mistakes That Kill Hackathon Projects

Bad team dynamics surface faster in a 24-hour sprint than anywhere else. Here's what to watch for before the clock starts.

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February 14, 2026· 3 min read

Auth Patterns for Hackathons: Pick One and Commit

Authentication kills more hackathon projects than bad ideas do. Here's the decision framework to get past it in under 10 minutes.

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February 10, 2026· 2 min read

Stop Wasting the First Hour

Every hackathon has the same bottleneck: the first 60 minutes. Here's why it happens and what to do instead.

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