Freshers Community Hackathon
A thrilling full-stack developers' challenge designed to empower and inspire fresh talent in the development community.
Event Overview
Organized by FreckoDevs and supported through community donations, this event aims to motivate and uplift freshers stepping into the world of software development. We received over 400 submissions from talented students graduating in 2025!
Nurturing New Talent
We recognize that entering the tech industry can be daunting for freshers due to high competition and limited opportunities.
Collaborative Learning
Experience teamwork, mentorship, and problem-solving under realistic scenarios while enhancing your technical skills.
Career Advancement
Build valuable portfolios, showcase your abilities to potential employers, and expand your professional network.
Eligibility & Participation
- Freshers Only: This hackathon was exclusively for students graduating with their bachelor's degree in 2025.
- One-Time Participation: Each candidate was allowed to participate only once in this challenge.
- Future Opportunities: We plan to launch more contests in the future. Participants will be notified via email about upcoming events.
Competition Schedule
The hackathon has concluded and results have been announced!
Start Date & Time
Saturday, 22nd March 2025, 10:00 AM
End Date & Time
Sunday, 23rd March 2025, 10:00 AM
24-Hour Challenge
This was an intense 24-hour coding marathon where participants had exactly one day to complete their projects from start to finish.
Results Announced
Winners have been notified and prizes are being distributed. Check your results below!
Exciting Prizes
We have amazing prizes for our top 100 winners!
1st Place
Apple Mac Pro M4 Max
2nd Place
Apple MacBook Air M4
3rd to 5th Place
Apple MacBook Air M2
6th to 10th Place
Apple MacBook Air M1
11th to 30th Place
Lenovo IdeaPad
31st to 100th Place
Tablets, Smartwatches, EarPods, Gift Cards, and much more!
Hackathon Assignment
The challenge that participants tackled during the hackathon
Full Stack Polling Application
Participants were tasked with creating a comprehensive polling application with the following features:
Core Requirements:
- Ability to create new polls with multiple options
- View existing polls and their current results
- Vote on polls
- Real-time updates (refreshing every 5 seconds)
- Responsive design that works on mobile and desktop
Technical Freedom:
Participants were free to choose their preferred tech stack, including:
- Frontend: React, Vue, Angular, or any modern framework
- Backend: Node.js, Python, Java, or any server technology
- Database: SQL, NoSQL, or any data storage solution
- Deployment: Any hosting platform of choice
Bonus Features:
Participants could implement additional features to stand out:
- User authentication
- Poll analytics and visualizations
- Social sharing capabilities
- Poll expiration settings
- Admin dashboard for poll management
- Any creative additions that enhance user experience
Submission Requirements:
Participants submitted the following:
- Full name and contact information
- GitHub repository link with complete source code
- Hosted URL of the working application
- Brief documentation explaining the approach and technologies used
- Full address (for prize delivery if selected as a winner)
The assignment was designed to test both technical skills and creativity while providing enough flexibility for participants to showcase their unique strengths.
Top Winners
Congratulations to our top performers in the hackathon!
1st Place
Priya Mehta
Created "PollMaster" - A simple polling app with clean UI and easy-to-use features.
Tech Stack:
React, Express, MongoDB
"Great first project with clean code and intuitive design."
2nd Place
Vikram Verma
Created "VoteVista" - A polling app with simple charts and mobile-friendly design.
Tech Stack:
Vue.js, Node.js, MySQL
"Impressive responsive design and attention to user experience."
3rd Place
Pooja Patel
Created "PollPulse" - A straightforward polling app with basic real-time updates.
Tech Stack:
Next.js, Firebase, Tailwind CSS
"Good implementation of basic real-time features for a first project."
Check Your Results
Enter your email to see if you're one of our winners! From over 400 submissions, we selected the top 100 projects based on creativity, technical implementation, and adherence to requirements.
About Us
The Freshers Community Hackathon is proudly brought to you by FreckoDevs and is entirely driven by donations and community support.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower and motivate new developers, fostering a vibrant community where talent meets opportunity. FreckoDevs is dedicated to creating opportunities that break barriers and open doors for fresh talent, giving every developer a fair chance to prove their mettle and advance their career in the tech world.
Community Support
We actively invite donations and sponsorships from individuals, companies, and organizations passionate about tech and community development. Every contribution directly supports the event and goes a long way in creating impactful, career-shaping opportunities for emerging developers.
Contact us: freckodevs@gmail.com