Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats 933: Hackweek Overview - What Is It, What Did We Build
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Sep 1, 2025 The podcast dives into the exhilarating world of Hackweek, where creativity knows no bounds. The hosts discuss their unique projects, from developing a retro Sega Genesis game to crafting an interactive LED grid. They share the transformative journey of coding in C and the innovative tools that make game design exciting. Plus, they explore the role of AI in coding, highlighting both efficiency and challenges. This is a celebration of experimentation, collaboration, and the joys of building something from scratch!
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Power Of Unstructured Innovation
- Hack Week gives engineers permission and time to build whatever excites them without normal job pressures.
- That freedom produces high motivation and often leads to impactful, unexpected results.
Scott's All-In Hack Week Push
- Scott worked long, extra hours and even started before the official week to prepare his project.
- His heavy effort paid off and he described the week as long, hard, and ultimately rewarding.
Run A Hack Week At Your Company
- If you can influence company policy, set up a Hack Week to let people explore ideas.
- Sentry's Hack Week delivered projects that became real product improvements over time.