Hacker Match
Helping Hackers Make Matches
As frequent participants in hackathons, we've often found it challenging to assemble the perfect team to bring our innovative ideas to life. We've experienced the frustration of searching for teammates with the right skills, enthusiasm, and experience to complement our own.
To address this common issue in the hackathon community, we created Hacker Match, a platform designed to simplify the process of finding and connecting with like-minded hackers, thereby forming dream teams for hackathons.
What it does
Hacker Match is a social media platform that streamlines the team-building process for hackathons. The platform begins by allowing users to create profiles where they can showcase their skills, display their hackathon experience, and indicate the hackathons they are currently attending or planning to attend. Once registered and signed in, users can browse and connect with other hackers based on shared interests, complementary skills, or personal preferences.
Development Process
Our tech stack included JavaScript and TypeScript for programming, TailwindCSS for a sleek and responsive user interface, NextJS to provide seamless and efficient routing within the platform, Firebase to utilize its database and authentication services, and Vercel to deploy it onto the web and make it accessible to the hackathon community.
What I Learned
Our journey in building Hacker Match was not only about creating a practical solution but also about personal and professional growth. We learned how to effectively utilize Firebase for managing user data and authentication. Combining design and development to create an engaging user experience was another valuable skill we acquired. We also got hands-on experience with NextJS, understanding its benefits in simplifying the development process and improving performance.
Improvement Room
In the future, we plan to introduce several enhancements to elevate the platform's utility and user experience.
These improvements may include: - Integration of real-time communication tools for team collaboration - More comprehensive project management system - User-friendly features for organizing hackathons - A machine learning algorithm to help you find your best hacker match each and every time
We want Hacker Match to not only be a matchmaker for hackathon teams but also serve as a community hub where hackers can interact, share their progress, collaborate on projects, and receive updates on upcoming hackathons. Whether you're a seasoned hacker or a first-timer, Hacker Match helps you build the perfect team and enhance your hackathon experience.