Some of you may already know this, but for those who don't know, a hackathon is a collaborative event in which people engineer a functioning piece of software or hardware in a relatively short period of time, usually 24-48 hours. The term is a portmanteau of "hack," in the exploratory programming sense and not the security breaching sense, and "marathon." Similar terms include, but are not limited to: game jam, hack day, hackfest, datathon, and codefest.
Hackathons are great places to learn and develop skills as well as network with your current and potential colleagues.
Groups exist online, and here's a list of a few to get you started:
Disclaimer: These links are provided as a resource. Neither Lyon College nor the Mabee-Simpson Library specifically condone or endorse content found through these links.
Also, bear in mind that some, but not all, hackathons do require some kind of entry fee. Again, this list is merely here as a resource.
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