Basics
Hackathons have become an international phenomenon in recent years. They originated from the first meeting of computer-loving technicians in the USA and have since spread to all continents. There are different types and goals of hackathons. Hackathons are
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Hackathons From Idea to Successful Implementation
Hackathons
Andreas Kohne • Volker Wehmeier
Hackathons From Idea to Successful Implementation
Andreas Kohne Materna TMT GmbH Dortmund, Germany
Volker Wehmeier Bechtle GmbH Hannover, Germany
ISBN 978-3-030-58838-0 ISBN 978-3-030-58839-7 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-58839-7 Translated and Extended from the German language edition: Hackathons - Von der Idee zur erfolgreichen Umsetzung by Andreas Kohne, © Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH, ein Teil von Springer Nature 2019. Published by Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden. All Rights Reserved. © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019, 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG. The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Preface
Over the last 10 years, hackathons have become a real phenomenon. They started their success story many years ago in the USA and have since taken the whole world by storm. Hackathons are called the new “LAN parties” or “disruptive brainstorming.” Started as pure software development meetings, they can now be found in many different areas and industries. What used to take place in small groups and dark rooms can now be found in schools, universities as well as in companies and public authorities as professionally organized events. Where once only “nerds” could be found, today self-confident entrepreneurs, socially committed do-gooders, highly talented software developers, musicians, technology fans, and people who are simply looking for a new challenge gather. At hackathons, new technology should first be tried out in the shortest possible time, existing systems should be optimized and extende
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