Articles written by Ana Radujko
Innovating for a cleaner tomorrow: our company hackathon experience
In today’s fast-paced tech landscape, innovation often thrives in unconventional environments. One such event that has gained popularity in recent years is the hackathon. A hackathon is a collaborative event that brings together people from different backgrounds to brainstorm and create innovative solutions to specific challenges, all within a limited timeframe. These events foster a culture of creativity, teamwork, and rapid problem-solving, making them invaluable for companies looking to harness the collective intelligence of their employees.
During the latest Venerdì Protetto (held on March 8, 2024), we had to change slightly the schedule we’d planned.
We had to face a new schedule with very strict time constraints. So we decided to… do something new, and try a Code Challenge!
But how did we do it?
We searched for something already done on the internet, and most suitable for our needs. So we tried the most obvious solution and went for… Advent of Code!
What is this post about?
Developing a project or a product implies, for the engineering teams, the need to make many decisions to reach their goals. Therefore, the teams are often faced with an inevitable and usually not-so-exciting step: capturing and recording significant decisions. This post will give you a taste of what it takes to make decisions during project or product development and will provide you with a standard that can be used in different contexts.