about 5 years ago
Submission!
Hello everyone, XdHacks Consultants has a new announcement:
I have become aware of a problem with one of our platforms. If you are having trouble with submission, send an email to xdhacksmini@gmail.com with your team name in subject, and other details with ur team mates names and discord also the outline the problem with submission. Send this email ASAP and we will still judge your project.
If you are having trouble submitting that is ok, we have taken note of this problem, we have given you all another hour to send in your projects!
So by 5pm PST please get…
about 5 years ago
Submissions!
Hello everyone, XdHacks Consultants has a new announcement:
Just a reminder that your projects are due at 4pm PST. That is in just over 5 hours!
Finish up and touch up on your websites!
about 5 years ago
Last minute notes:
Projects are due tomorrow at 4pm PST . Reminderswill be sent tonight and tomorrow, but for those in other timezones please plan accordingly. Other things you MUST DO: 1. Register for the XYZ domain, check the participant resources and the code is XDHACKS21 2. Make your team on Hackhub/Devpost, please do this now so you can properly submit your project. YOU HAVE TO DO THIS OR YOUR PROJECT WILL NOT BE ASSESSED 3. Any questions you should ask now I will answer them as quickly as I can I have also just become aware in devpost it…about 5 years ago
Final call for submissions
There are only 3 days left to complete your submission for XdHacks Consultants.
about 5 years ago
Workshop #6: Start-up Branding and Web Design
Hello everyone, XdHacks Consultants has a new announcement:
Our final workshop is happening in 15 minutes! Lisa from Creative Destruction Labs will be coming in to talk about her experience working with very innovative tech start-ups, at the forefront of technology in the world today. She will be giving advice on branding and also communicating your companies website for the competition and this workshop is a great way to make sure you are on the right track with your project.
The Zoom Link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82570814489
See you all there!
about 5 years ago
Workshop #5: The North American Tech Hub and Careers
Hello everyone, XdHacks Consultants has a new announcement:
Hey Everyone,
In 20ish minutes our 5th workshop will be happening. Tiffany from Hackhub is coming in to talk about the Tech Hub in North America, this workshop doesn't only include information about the industry, but also what tech companies in North America look for when hiring and also personal advice from someone who often hires Comp Sci university students. This is a great career workshop as well.
The Zoom link is below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82570814489
See you all there!
about 5 years ago
Plan for Tomorrow
Hello everyone, XdHacks Consultants has a new announcement:
Hey Everyone,
We are approaching the final weekend of the event and tomorrow at 1pm EST we will have our final two workshops back to back.
At 1pm EST Tiffany from Hackhub is coming in to talk about the Tech Hub in North America, this workshop doesn't only include information about the industry, but also what tech companies in North America look for when hiring and also personal advice from someone who often hires Comp Sci university students. This is a great career workshop as well.
At 2pm EST Lisa from Creative…
about 5 years ago
Workshop #4: Graphics Design: Flags, Propaganda, and more!
Hello everyone, XdHacks Consultants has a new announcement:
The final workshop of this weekend is happening in 10 minutes! Its an in-depth introduction and tutorial on graphics design using the free platform inkscape! This is a very special opportunitty and can be VERY useful in creating a much more aesthetic website! Its from 3pm-6pm PST with Peter Zhang!
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82870460751
IMPORTANT:
Make sure to download Inkscape before hand! (https://inkscape.org/release/inkscape-1.0.2/) If you cant there will be time during the first part of the workshop.
Works for Mac, Linus, and Windows so everyone can join in!
See you all there!
about 5 years ago
Workshop #3: Tips and Tricks in Web Dev
Hello everyone, XdHacks Consultants has a new announcement:
In 10 minutes we have our third workshop with Lucy Mo about tips and tricks in web dev where you will learn about common tools in coding and also get the chance to deconstruct out website! The zoom link is below! Also make sure to see what materials you need to have an effective learning experience
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87550917377
IMPORTANT:
Make sure to Download:
1. iTerm2 (mac users, optional https://iterm2.com/)
2. IDE (recommended: Visual Studio Codes, https://code.visualstudio.com/)
3. Python3 https://www.python.org/downloads/
4. Github Desktop (https://desktop.github.com/)
5. Brew: https://brew.sh/ (this is good…
about 5 years ago
Day 1 Recap and Day 2 Info
Hello everyone, XdHacks Consultants has a new announcement:
Amazing! Day 1 is finished, first day at work wasn't so hard huh? Well, now we can really start getting our stuff together. This first day revolved around basics. Tomorrow there will be some workshops outlining more advanced aspects of this event and we are super excited for whats in store for you all.
Before I get into tomorrow's content, below are the share links for the workshops today, there will be a doc in the participants folder appearing tomorrow with these links as well.
Intro to HTML/CSS:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/HEUdEPZdyIb6S7pBOK8LhuR4TzBe-0gmfXWZsGOLbiB9_UZ0GHd6H5mFfRchEsxA.-yk6WVgYSIoG6kQN?startTime=1616273499000
Intro to Backend…
about 5 years ago
Workshop #2: Introduction to Backend/APIs 101
Hey Everyone:
The Introduction to Backend workshop is beginning in 15 minutes! Make sure to use the following zoom link.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86902325278
IMPORTANT: for the Backend workshop:
1. Sign up for an account on postman.com
See you there!
about 5 years ago
Workshop #1: Introduction to HTML and CSS
Hello everyone, XdHacks Consultants has a new announcement:
The Intro to HTML and CSS workshop in beginning in 10 minutes! Make sure to use the following zoom link.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85947188850?pwd=WWhPT21Yd2R1bnZDZWNQM3ZPdDNoQT09
IMPORTANT: for the HTML/CSS workshop:
1. Sign up for an account on repl.it
2. Assests for the workshop can be found in the participant resources folder and here specifically: (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18dpU60xBi28iXFhuS4DzPFem_R6Y7y8X)
See you there!
about 5 years ago
Teams! [ACTION REQUIRED]
Hello everyone, XdHacks Consultants has a new announcement:
Hey everyone,
If you can go on this doc and put in your team and fill out the name and discord part that would be great, there is also a section for people wihtout a team so put your name there or conact others you see there. (Feel free to change "Team 1" to your team name)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1I_DI4uvxIPipmPtPL0hzDaiE3BhneiZPSNtkjNPb8nA/edit#gid=0
It is vital you all form teams before the weekend ends and the event grind begins! So please take the time to go on this doc.
Please also join the discordif you haven't already…
about 5 years ago
Your First Day! Welcome to XdHacks Consultants.
Hello everyone, XdHacks Consultants has a new announcement:
Hi Everyone! Welcome to XdHacks Mini Consultants. We are so excited to have you all participating in this brand new type of event and joining our XdHacks Community. We have already hosted 3 events this year and have much more to come after this so stay tuned.
First things first, the Opening Ceremony is here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/1HEJwh-Ma_7sRigEcZ97PruylT9zPyarpyGZAdkGDXGJz03HWTAjJhOp2LNMWg5cMXxnv8wgPaqrrLKH.8v9_yaNJnioauxcF?startTime=1616219865000
With that done here is all the workshop information for today:
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2pm-4pm PST Introduction to HTML/CSS
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85947188850?pwd=WWhPT21Yd2R1bnZDZWNQM3ZPdDNoQT09
IMPORTANT: for the HTML/CSS workshop:
1. Sign up for an account on repl.it
2. Assests for…
about 5 years ago
T-Minus 12 hours: What to know before tomorrow!
Hello everyone, XdHacks Consultants has a new announcement:
Everyone, first things first please let us know on the discord server or by email if you don't have a team yet. It is crucial that you form a team for this event. (Discord link: https://discord.gg/sjET3VwReJ)
Secondly, regarding tomorrow, as stated the Opening Ceremony will be released tomorrow at 10am PST. We are not doing it live because we have participants in various different timezones.
Regarding workshops tomorrow, which are also being recorded, the first one, an Intro to HTML and CSS takes place at 2pm PST, and the second, Intro to Backend…
about 5 years ago
Updates and other Important Information (PLEASE READ)
Hello everyone, XdHacks Consultants has a new announcement:
Hey Everyone!
As you may or may not know, this is the first time an event has been put together like this with this particular theme and makeup. Hackahtons traditionally have a much different product format and prompt, so welcome to one of XdHacks Mini's own creations!
If this is your first XdHacks Mini event, we hope you enjoy your experience and also check out what else we have been doing and have planned, with Hackathons and other events running all year! (mini.xdhacks.com, check out the events page!). This…
about 5 years ago
Reminder
Hi Everyone!
As we get closer to the beginning of the event, we will start positng more information regarding the workshops, so follow us on instagram @xdhacksmini.official for more updates!
In the meantime, we want to remind you all that this is a highschool event, and we highly recommend having a team of at least 3, as this event not only requires coding knowledge, but also that of graphic design.
Although don't worry as beginners in either of these skills can attend our workshops which include a graphic design with inkscape crash course and a HTML CSS crash course workshop…