CodeRush 2026App Development

App Development

Build. Ship. Win.

Up to 3 members

8 hours (Continuous Sprint)

On-campus hackathon

Prizes

1st PlacePKR 15,000

2nd PlacePKR 10,000

Overview

This module focuses on building a functional, user-friendly mobile application. Teams receive a Problem Statement at the start and must develop a working mobile solution that addresses the user needs defined in the brief.

⚠️

This is a "Build & Ship" event. A working app on a simulator is good, but a working app on a real device is better.

Technical Stack & Tools

Cross-Platform (Recommended): Flutter, React Native, Kotlin Multiplatform.
Native: Kotlin/Java (Android), Swift (iOS).
Development Environments: Android Studio, VS Code, Xcode.
No-Code app builders (Thunkable, AppSheet, Adalo) are STRICTLY BANNED.
All projects must start from a clean slate.

AI & Internet Policy

Generative AI: ALLOWED (ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot).
Internet Access: ALLOWED.
Human assistance (mentors, remote help) is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
Communication apps (WhatsApp, Discord) are BANNED.

🌀 Mid-Sprint Twist

A surprise feature drops at the 4-hour mark.
Teams must adapt architecture to include this new feature.
Tests code modularity: a poorly structured app will break.

Submission — Two Required Deliverables

A. Source Code: GitHub Classroom. Regular commits required.
B. The Build: A functional .APK (Android) or testable Build (iOS).
Upload APK to Google Classroom or specified Drive link before deadline.
Constraint: If the APK crashes on launch, submission is marked "Failed Build".

Evaluation Criteria

Functionality: Does the app solve the problem statement?
Stability: Crashes = heavy penalty.
UI/UX: Intuitive and visually appealing on mobile?
Feature Completeness: Did you implement the Twist?

Registrations Closed

The deadline has passed. See the schedule for venue + report time.

Closed