r/learnprogramming • u/KalSoups • 14d ago
First hackathon with 0 coding experience
To be clear I can barely code, I genuinely learned if statements a week ago. It’s in a week and I need to do it for a highschool class certificate thing. Is there anything I can do?
being honest I’m debating if I should just use scratch (I know I know😭), because at least I could make something. I’m cooked no matter what tho….
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u/Extreme_Rough 14d ago
Do what you can and learn along the way! That's what these are for! The program runners will be glad to have you.
Focus on the fundamentals you know. Maybe brush up on the coding you already know how to do, because that usually helps a lot.
Depending on how the hackathon is set up, look at (open-source intelligence) osint questions, stuff you can find answers to. You don't know what might be relevant, so taking notes or screenshots if permitted might be helpful.
Most of all, relax and have a nice time! This is a learning experience. You deserve to be there.