One of my proudest moments as a developer is winning DevCup.
This hackathon creates an opportunity for Filipino developers.
DevCup highlights developer talent here in the Philippines
DevCup is the most prestigious hackathon in the Philippines to date.
Highlights from WebGeek DevCup (2012 to Present)
The DevCup Hackathon Rules and Requirements
Only registered teams will be allowed to compete. Participants must register as a team or individual and each group can be composed of 3 members maximum via Eventbrite.
Participants will be given 2 days to develop an app prescribing to a theme, which will be given at the start of the hackathon. Due to venue regulations, staying overnight is not allowed.. Participants can comeback on the following day by 9AM.
Participants are responsible for their own equipment, including computers, chargers and tools needed to make their app. We suggest to bring the following: extension cord, tumblers/water bottle, pen/paper, hoodies and broadband dongle.
What is the theme for this year's DevCup? The theme will be announced at the start of the hackathon. It would be open ended and very much open for interpretation. It would be very exciting!
Mobile, web or any platform app would do. You may use any programming language you prefer.
You cannot repackage an existing app. Do not change a tiny feature on call it a new app. All code should have been written during the hackathon period.
If your app will consume an API, it should prescribe to the following:
- the API should be publicly available for a LEAST a month
- if it is a private API, you should have developed it during the event.
We highly recommend that you use a version control system. Since code review is part of our judging procedure, the judges may request to see your source code. However, we would like to note that there will be no IP transfer, your code is your property
Judging will take place in the team’s table. Several groups of judges will go around to take a look and test the entries. Each team will have a group assigned to them to judge their app. A strict time limit of 5 minutes per table will be implemented. The top apps will present on stage for all the judges to see and from there a set of winners will be determined.
Top finalists will have their code audited to make sure it’s all new and legit, by a developer appointed by DevCup and Judges. Your code belongs to you and we won’t share it with anyone, but we will want to see it if you win.
Qualifying Criteria: Does it conform to the theme?
| Criteria | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Code | Code Quality, Technical Difficulty, API/Frameworks/Stack Used | 50% |
| Product | Design, UX, Descriptive Elements, Cohesive Workflow | 30% |
| Idea | Relates to theme, Ingenuity, Impressiveness | 20% |
- Demo starts at 5PM (Sunday)
- Check everything before your turn, make sure everything is working correctly.
- You only have 5 minutes for demo your app and answer questions from the judges.
- It is up to you how will you consume your 5 minutes, either present for 3 minutes and allot the remaining for Q&A or use the entire 5 minutes for demo. There will be no time extension as there are a lot of teams presenting their app, it is important to be prudent with time.
- Make 10 - 15 second spiel on how your app conforms to the theme. This is important because if the judges feel your app does not conform to the theme they can give you a score of (0) zero.
- Spare the theatrics, jump straight to your app.
- Walk through your app, clearly explain to the judges what each step does and if possible provide additional context.
- For example if your app uses a specific API, demonstrate the consumption via a monitoring or debugging tool.
- Anticipate the judges’ questions and try to answer them during your demo so you can save time.
- Briefly answer the judges’ questions.
All teams retain full ownership of what they have created during the hackathon. DevCup is here to help developers showcase their talents.
- Follow all guidelines mentioned.
- Polish your demo. Make sure your entire walkthrough works.
- Your app clearly conforms with the theme.
- Manage your time, make sure to only start what you can finish.
- Impress the judges with your demo. Remember no slides.
If you have any more questions feel free to send us an email.
Anyone, As long as you can develop an app you can participate. Just settle the registration fee and you’re good to go.
DevCup 2019
To keep everyone excited, we will release the hackathon theme just before the event starts.
DevCup 2016 -
Automate
DevCup 2015 "Connect"
DevCup 2014 - "
Insight
"
DevCup 2013 - "
Development
"
DevCup 2012 - "
Solve a Filipino Problem
"
Power outlets, food/drinks, tables/chairs, internet access. Each table would have 2 power sockets. External monitors, chargers, etc will not be provided.
To Bring:
Laptop and Chargers, Tools that you need to develop your app, Extension Cord (we would be providing 2 power sockets per table).
Optional:
Tumblers/Drinkwares, Extra Snacks, Pen and Paper, Hoodies/Jacket, Headphones, Pocket Wifi/broadband dongle etc
Note: If you are bringing your own internet connectivity device, we highly recommend that you bring a broadband dongle instead of a pocket wifi. We have been consistently getting issues from our previous hackathons on pocket wifi's interfering with the venue's wifi signal.
It's highly recommended that you wear comfortable clothing. Shorts and slippers will be allowed. Don't forget to bring a jacket.
Unfortunately, spectators won’t be allowed. Why be a spectator when it’s more fun to participate?
Questions? Interested to Sponsor? We'd love to hear from you! (devcup@webgeek.ph)
