CodeRush 2026Web Development

Web Development

8-hour full-stack hackathon.

Up to 3 members

8 hours (Continuous Sprint)

On-campus hackathon

Prizes

1st PlacePKR 30,000

2nd PlacePKR 15,000

Overview

A high-intensity, Full-Stack Web Development hackathon. Teams will be presented with a specific Problem Statement at the start of the event. The goal is to build a functional, responsive, and dynamic web application that solves the given problem.

⚠️

This module mimics real-world software engineering. Be prepared for changing requirements.

Technical Stack & Tools

Allowed Stacks: Open Stack — MERN, MEAN, Django, Laravel, Next.js, etc.
Prohibited: "No-Code" / "Low-Code" platforms are BANNED (WordPress, Wix, Webflow, Bubble.io).
All projects must start from scratch. No pre-built templates stored on drives.
Standard CLI initializers (create-react-app, npm init) are allowed.

AI & Internet Policy

Generative AI: ALLOWED (ChatGPT, Gemini, GitHub Copilot).
Internet Access: ALLOWED (documentation, StackOverflow, forums).
Human assistance is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
Communication tools (WhatsApp, Discord, Telegram, Slack) are BANNED.

🌀 Mid-Sprint Twist

A surprise feature requirement drops at the 4-hour mark.
Must be integrated into the final solution.
Teams with clean, modular code will adapt easily.

Submission & Deployment

Platform: GitHub Classroom (private repo per team).
"It works on localhost" is NOT accepted — a LIVE URL is mandatory.
Deploy via Vercel, Netlify, Heroku, GitHub Pages, or AWS.
Regular incremental commits required — one massive commit will be flagged.

Evaluation Criteria

Functionality & Completeness: Did you solve the main problem?
Adaptability: Did you successfully implement the Twist feature?
Deployment: Is the live link working?
UI/UX: Is the interface polished and responsive?

Registrations Closed

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

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