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Running a software jam in a world of slop

How I'm Running a Software Jam in a World of Slop

foxmoss.com

June 27, 2026

5 min read

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Summary

Software hackathons face challenges due to the prevalence of AI-driven solutions overshadowing traditional coding efforts. Organizers are adapting by focusing on unique competition formats to engage participants in innovative ways.

Key Takeaways

  • Software hackathons are facing challenges due to the prevalence of AI-driven projects overshadowing traditional software development efforts.
  • Hack Club operates on an hour-based funding scheme, providing $8.5 per hour for participants to spend on prizes based on their coding time.
  • Hackatime is used to track actual coding time to prevent participants from inflating their hours for funding.
  • The author is exploring new models for software jams to encourage genuine project development and skill improvement among participants.
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