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Running a software jam in a world of slop

foxmoss.com

June 27, 2026

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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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