Code.hackmit.org
Dev tools
hackathon organizing software
SHOW HN2016
140points
11comments
#250of 2,264 in 2016
Top 12%of 2016 by points
How HN took it
MixedNo clear lean
5 positive, 3 neutral or asking, 0 mixed, 1 critical, out of 9 comments about the project. Thread score +0.36.
Execution: 3 for, 1 againstDesign: 1 for, 0 against
The thread, comment by comment
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What HN said
What people liked
Gavel worked well for judging at large hackathons.
From 2 comments
This bunch of software is just a godsend for us other hackathon organizers. We used Gavel last time when we went over 1k participants and we really liked how the software worked.…
Jommi on HNI judged a hackathon at Northwestern that used Gavel and it was a great system - it dynamically assigns booths for judges to visit and only asks for pairwise comparisons, i.e. Is…
TrevorAustin on HN
HELPq was a great tool for hackathons.
From 1 comment
Cal Hacks 3.0 organizer here, HELPq was awesome to work with and a great tool for hackathons!
Zezima on HN
Objections
Some commenters found hackathon judging with Gavel terrible.
From 1 comment
I respect what you are trying to do but honestly not a fan of this system. Every hackathon I've judged that uses it has been terrible.
gchorba on HN
Questions
What question is asked at the first judging booth?
From 2 comments
What question do you ask at the first booth?
cmdrfred on HNThere is no question asked at the first booth - the judge just marks that they've seen the project, and then they get assigned the next one (and from that point on, they make…
anishathalye on HN
Alternatives named
Devpost
From 1 comment
This bunch of software is just a godsend for us other hackathon organizers. We used Gavel last time when we went over 1k participants and we really liked how the software worked.…
Jommi on HN