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RealHack 1.0: Hackathon Management Platform

A comprehensive web application for managing hackathon events, including registration and team management.

Category Web Application
Status completed
Timeline August 2018 - September 2018

Technologies Used

JavascriptjQueryNode.jsExpress.jsSocket.ioMySQLPHPHTMLCSSAndroid StudioJava
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Overview

RealHack 1.0 is a web-based hackathon management platform designed to streamline the registration and team management processes for hackathon events. The platform allows to enter the participant details, manage teams and their meal selections, and provides real-time updates during the event. Built using a combination of Node.js, Express.js, and Socket.io for the backend, and jQuery for the frontend, RealHack 1.0 offers a user-friendly interface for both organizers and participants. The application also includes a mobile component developed in Android Studio to facilitate on-the-go access to event information.

In the registration desk, organizers can quickly scan participant QR codes to retrieve their choice of T-shirt size and meal preferences, ensuring a smooth check-in process. Teams can be created and managed easily, with real-time updates displayed on a dashboard for organizers to monitor team statuses and participant information.

Technical Highlights

Backend

  • Developed using Node.js and Express.js for handling HTTP requests and routing
  • Real-time communication implemented with Socket.io for live updates
  • MySQL database for storing participant and team information
  • RESTful API design for seamless interaction between frontend and backend

Frontend

  • jQuery for dynamic content updates and user interactions
  • Responsive design using HTML and CSS for optimal viewing on various devices
  • Form validation and error handling for user inputs

Mobile Application

  • Developed using Android Studio and Java for native Android experience
  • Integration with the web application backend for real-time data access
  • QR code scanning functionality for quick participant check-in
  • User-friendly interface for easy navigation and information retrieval

Deployment

  • Hosted on the my laptop via Node.js server exposing the application to the local network
  • Secured with basic authentication for organizer access (password protected)

Fun Easter Egg 🥚

If you look closely at the screenshots in the GitHub repository, you’ll notice something special about the team member names - they’re characters from the HBO series “Silicon Valley”! The demo data features the Pied Piper team including Richard, Erlich, Gilfoyle, Dinesh, and Jared.

Silicon Valley Team Silicon Valley Team

A little tribute to one of the best tech comedies ever made! 🙌

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