Programmers from around the world are drawn to hackathons for the fun, the camaraderie, and most of all the opportunity to develop real solutions to the difficult challenges our our day. No doubt about it, hackathons like GlobalHack VII are thrilling to watch — and even more exciting to participate in.
Unfortunately, “hackathon” comes with a certain stigma for those not in the know — the misconception that you have to be a “hacker” to join. The term itself is partly responsible for deterring those who might otherwise make valuable contributions.
Image: http://eqstl.com
