FOSS Hack 25
FOSS Hack Mysore
We are ecstatic to announce that the FOSS United Mysore Chapter will be hosting the Local Edition of FOSS Hack 2025 at Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE), Mysore! This is your chance to be part of a nationwide hackathon promoting Free and Open Source Software (FOSS).
Key Details:
- Dates: 22nd & 23rd Feb, 2025
- Duration: 36 hours
- Venue: Sports Complex, Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, Mysore
Participation:
- In-person: Targeting 80 slots for offline participants, bringing together passionate developers under one roof.
- Online: Unlimited participation for virtual coders across the country. Join us from anywhere in India and showcase your skills!
Why Join?
- Immerse yourself in an electrifying environment of coding, innovation, and collaboration.
- A unique opportunity to contribute to the FOSS community and build impactful solutions.
Stay Tuned!
Further details regarding registration, workshops, and event schedule will be shared soon.
Code of Conduct
We expect all participants to adhere to our FOSS Hack Code of Conduct to ensure a safe and welcoming space for everyone.
More Information
Detailed planning updates will be available on the FOSS Hack 2025 Planning Page.
We can’t wait to see you code, collaborate, and create at FOSS Hack Mysore!
FOSS Hack 2025 - Event Postmortem
The Good
- Outstanding Hospitality: Volunteers were friendly and proactive, ensuring a seamless experience for all participants. Hospitality received a top rating from the majority of attendees.
- Excellent Food Quality: The food was well-received, with participants appreciating the quality and taste.
- Clean and Well-Maintained Venue: The cleanliness and hygiene standards were highly praised.
- Stable and Reliable Wi-Fi: Internet connectivity was seamless, allowing participants to work without interruptions.
- Well-Organized Event: The overall execution of the hackathon was smooth, with participants acknowledging the structured approach.
- Supportive and Engaging Volunteers: Volunteers played a crucial role in making the event enjoyable and efficient.
- Positive Team Experiences: Many teams had a great time collaborating and expressed satisfaction with the hackathon’s structure.
The Bad
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Accommodation Preferences: Some participants would have preferred the option to leave at night and return in the morning.
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Mentor Availability: A few attendees suggested that having IT professionals or mentors available for guidance would have made the event even more insightful.
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Recreational Activities: A few participants felt that recreational activities could have been improved to enhance the overall experience.
Conclusion
FOSS Hack 2025 was a tremendous success, fostering innovation, collaboration, and community engagement. The event provided an excellent platform for participants to showcase their skills while enjoying a well-organized and supportive environment. The dedication of the volunteers and the structured nature of the hackathon ensured a positive experience for all.
While minor challenges such as mentor availability, venue facilities, and recreation could be improved, the overall feedback was overwhelmingly positive. These takeaways will serve as valuable insights for enhancing future editions.
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