This book provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of all phases of a hackathon and thus
helps to reduce complexity to use opportunities to avert pitfalls and to avoid problems. In
addition it also explains from a participant's perspective how to succeed in a hackathon.
Lastly the book is rounded off by extensive checklists which support you in your own
hackathons. The book is structured as follows: At first the basics and the history of
hackathons are described in chapter 1. Afterwards the three phases of a hackathon are described
in detail. This is started in chapter 2 with the description of the individual measures which
are to be accomplished before the actual event. Here not only technical or organizational
aspects are described but also the important legal aspects are discussed. Subsequently it is
shown what is necessary to carry out a hackathon successfully. For this purpose the actual
execution with all its steps is described in chapter 3. Next chapter 4 looks at the follow-ups
which are often neglected or even completely forgotten. Chapter 5 describes from a
participant's point of view the reasons for participating in a hackathon and which aspects
guarantee a successful participation. In the following chapter 6 the criticism of the format of
the hackathons and their execution is also examined in detail. Eventually the most important
points are summarized in chapter 7 before chapter 8 gives a view into the future of
hackathons. Subsequently chapter 9 collects statements and opinions of representatives from
industry science and administration on the topic of hackathons. The book is rounded off in
chapter 10 with detailed checklists which can be directly used for the successful planning
operation and follow-up of hackathons.The book is written for everyone with an interest in how
hackathons work how to create them and how to successfully participate. It especially targets
people in industry or young students who want to run or participate in a hackathon.
