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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Please review the following questions below before reaching out to us! If you have additional questions or concerns, you may email us at sasehack@saseconnect.org.

 

1. Can I still participate in SASEhack if I didn't attend the kickoff?

  • Yes, you can! The kickoff is largely an informative session on SASEhack and a team formation event. We will be reiterating the same information and MORE during the SASEhack opening remarks followed by another team formation event as necessary.

2. How many team members can be in a team?

  • Team are required are required to have 2-4 members.

3. How can I form a team?

  • There are multiple ways you can form a team!
    • Join our SASEhack Discord server and advertise your need for a team in the channel, #team-formation
    • Upon registering for SASEhack through Devpost, you should have been able to see a dropdown selection on your team status. Select on "Looking for a team," and then you should be able to find and reach out to other participants looking for a team as well!
    • We will have an additional team formation activity after welcoming ceremonies at SASEhack for those who have not yet formed a team.
    • (Applies to both points above) Recommended for all: Be proactive and don't wait for people to come to you. You have a higher chance of finding a team by reaching out to others. :)

4. Do I need programming experience to participate in SASEhack?

  • Not at all! Experience is good, but only 20% of the project solution relies on technical merit, so everyone has a decent shot if the team is able to apply the remaining criteria well.

5. This is my first hackathon. Can I still participate?

  • We have compiled multiple resources to use during the hackathon for first-times and veterans alike! They will be posted on Devpost at the start of the hack.
  • Tips from us!
    • Don't stress! This is a learning experience :)
    • Ask people for help. Organizers, mentors, and sponsors are all here to help you succeed. After all, everybody was in the same beginner state at some point.
    • Google anything and everything. Oftentimes, someone else will have had the exact same problem at some point in life, and it's probably on StackOverflow somewhere.
    • Have fun!

6. It does not align with the challenge topics, but can I create an open-challenge project relating to the theme?

  • Project submissions must be related to the challenge topics as our judging criteria is based on this.

7. Who are the mentors and judges?

  • Mentors and Judges will be announced on the day of the hack!

8. What do I do if I miss check-in during SASEhack?