💻 Hackathon Experience: SurplusToServe Website Development#
Last month, we had the incredible opportunity to participate in HackToFuture, an exhilarating 24-hour coding marathon. Alongside my amazing teammates – Vighnesh Nilajakar, Shreaysh Kulkarni, Vinayak Kolavankar, and Bhavani Kulkarni – we developed an innovative web platform called Surve.
🌍 Project Overview#
Surve is designed to bridge the gap between food waste and hunger by connecting surplus food suppliers with local charities, streamlining food distribution, and reducing waste. This project was something we were truly passionate about, aiming to make a real impact. 💡
Check out the GitHub Repo here 👇 A Static Website for Surplus to Serve
💡 Key Takeaways#
Here are some of the valuable lessons we gained from the experience:
- Collaborative coding: We leveraged our individual strengths to work efficiently under pressure.
- Problem-solving: We overcame technical challenges and improved our solution through constant feedback.
- Networking: We connected with fellow participants, mentors, and judges, expanding our perspectives.
- Learning from others: Seeing diverse projects from other teams inspired fresh ideas and creative approaches. 🚀
🔥 Personal Growth#
The hackathon was a huge learning experience, contributing to:
- Enhancing our coding skills across front-end, back-end, and database integration.
- Improving team communication and project management.
- Building resilience and adaptability when facing tight deadlines.
- Gaining valuable insights into social impact and sustainability.
🎉 Memorable Moments#
- Presenting Surve to a panel of esteemed judges was both nerve-wracking and incredibly rewarding.
- Receiving insightful feedback from industry experts helped us refine our project further.
- The camaraderie and shared success with teammates made the entire experience unforgettable. 🙌
📅 Conclusion#
HackToFuture was an electrifying experience, fostering growth, innovation, and lasting connections. Our project, Surve, showcased how technology can make a meaningful difference. We’re excited for future hackathons, eager to face new challenges and continue pushing the boundaries of innovation.