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Announcing the Appwrite Hackathon on DEV!

Gracie Gregory (she/her) on April 12, 2022

There's a brand new opportunity for you to sharpen your software development skills while educating others, and earning some amazing prizes — right...
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Gracie Gregory (she/her)

Can't wait to see your submissions, everyone!

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Mạnh Đạt

Just a question, if my application involve a mobile app, a web app and a server app, would this be 3 submissions or just one?

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Gracie Gregory (she/her)

Our judges will likely pick the best-fit category even if you list multiple in your submission since it's only possible to win under one category. So, I'd recommend you to go ahead and list the one you think fits best 😊

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Eldad A. Fux

Very excited to see all the cool stuff everyone are going to create!! 🤩

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Mahmoud Harmouch • Edited

Another hackathon on the list. It is a web3 thing! I am in. Keep up the grind folks! At the end of the day, We're all gonna make it!

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Gracie Gregory (she/her)

Love the enthusiasm and can't wait to see your project 🎉

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Mostafa Said

Awesome! I'll read more about appwrite and maybe I will participate if i could learn it fast enough 🤷‍♂️

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Matej Bačo

Trust me, Appwrite is one of the easiest to learn! Fun fact, you dont need to learn everything at once - you can gradually add features as you learn about them 😇
For me the startign point was a cool reading where Appwrite team built real application: 30days.appwrite.io/

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Mostafa Said

Well, I'm installing docker for the first time and i would love to start working with VueJS + appwrite. There are zero results on google for how to install them together. I could only find demo codes on GitHub but not a single guide on the installation of appwrite in vue. Also for deployment, I don't believe it works with netlify or heroku am i correct?

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Matej Bačo

First you follow installation instructions to setup Appwrite server: appwrite.io/docs/installation

After that, you use JavaScript library with Vue, just like with any other framework. So you can follow these docs: appwrite.io/docs/getting-started-f...

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Mostafa Said

Perfect ❤ but about the deployment, does it work on Netlify or Heroku?

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Matej Bačo

Netlify is static hosting, so it won't work there. We plan to support heroku in future, but not yet. For nwo you can easily host it on, for instance, DigitalOcean using 1 click setup: marketplace.digitalocean.com/apps/...

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Mostafa Said

Awesome. Final question and sorry for being silly 😂 about the Hachathon, does it require the project to be deployed or go live?

Since it's not yet supported on Heroku I believe to be deployed anywhere else would cost money.

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Aashir Khan

You can use render.com (they have a small free plan) for NodeJS server hosting. Also you can use repl.com to build too, they provide a publicly shareable url and a small 512 mb ram.

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Matej Bačo

Hmm, as far as I am concerned, live deployment is not necessary. As long as there are some screenshots/showcases, open-sourced project with proper readme to follow, I would say that is fine.

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Mostafa Said

Awesome! Thank you so much for the info :)

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tq-bit • Edited

I imagine you can also extend the docker-compose template here: gist.github.com/eldadfux/977869ff6...

You could then use a utility container for appwrite CLI and nginx (or traefic) for your Vue app. And run everything on a DO droplet.

I'm still in the layout phase. If you like, I'll keep you posted once I start building the architecture.

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Mostafa Said

I'm still trying to discover appwrite and docker more as I never worked with either of them before. I have couple of ideas on mind but I'm just in the phase of doubting my ideas :D When I get to the phase where I get it together and start building, your information will be a great help.

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Eldad A. Fux

The best thing? You can build any idea you can think of!

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Matej Bačo

Cant wait to see all the cool projects this community can build! 🤩

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Mr. Bud

It's rain of Hackathons! 🔥 If I'm lucky enough, I can participate on this one too 🙌

For Pythonistas that might get disappointed by no python SDK docs on official website, here's a Github repo that contains examples

Good luck everyone!

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Christy Jacob

You can find python docs here
appwrite.io/docs/server/users?sdk=...

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Mr. Bud

Yeah, thanks for sharing! But in some APIs like Locale, there're no documentation for Python so this repo too come in handy! 🙌🙌

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Christy Jacob

I think you might be mistaken, All the docs are present here
appwrite.io/docs/server/locale?sdk...

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Mr. Bud

Ah-ha! I must be more careful when reading docs... Thanks a bunch @christyjacob4 💙

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Vincent Ge

I love messing around with Python + Appwrite. Here's some Appwrite Functions + NLTK fun for inspiration.

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Michael Tharrington

Awesome! Sounds like a great hackathon. Side note: I'm loving the alliteration used in the titles of these categories!

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Christy Jacob

One of the many things you'll love about this hackathon 😉

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Jackson Kasi

cool🤟

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Mariana Januario

This will be my very first hackathon. Wish me luck!

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Vincent Ge

Happy hacking!!

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Eldad A. Fux

Good luck!!

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Zain Ahmed

Man, one more hackathon, Yahoo. lets build another super cool project. Thanks Dev.to and Appwrite

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Marc

just getting on the site and learning about this today. Looking to get a quick and dirty app in to participate and see the greatness that will surely come of such great minds!

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Nick Taylor

Let's go!

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Muriithi Gakuru

Sign me up

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Erika Heidi

Very excited to participate in this one 🙌 good luck to all contestants 😊

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Vincent Ge

<3 Good luck, have fun, and happy hacking!

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Shahriar Siraj Snigdho

@graciegregory It sounds like a fun challenge to me & I'm up for it.

However, I've a question regarding this challenge. If I build a web application using the services provided by Appwrite, then in which category does it fall into?

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Brian Bethencourt

Hey Shahriar! Sounds like you'll be making a standard web app and not something decentralized. Looks like Web2 Wizards will be your category! Excited to see what you make.

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jideabdqudus

I'm definitely giving this a shot, I took a look at the documentation and it looks like a seamless integration.

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Vincent Ge

Give it a shot. You'll be up and running in no time!

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james

Awesome! Excited to see your submissions.

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Christy Jacob

Super excited for all the amazing projects you're going to build! 🤩

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Osada Vidath • Edited

Can't people under 18 years participate ☹️ ?

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Brian Bethencourt

Hello! Unfortunately, DEV hackathons are currently only open to community members 18 years of age and older. We would absolutely love to open this up to younger community members, but we are legally unable to at this time. We revisit the topic frequently as a team and intend to open up our challenges to younger folks if and when it's possible for us to do so. I'm so sorry to bear this news. We really value having all of you as part of DEV.

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Osada Vidath

Okay then, No problem 😔

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Vincent Ge

That doesn't mean you shouldn't try Appwrite ;)

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Osada Vidath

Yeah of course !

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Anderson. J

Looking to participate in this one, good luck everyone!

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Aatmaj

Super 🥷🏻

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Muhamad Mashudi Ardi Winata

Love it 💕

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Rishiraj Purohit • Edited

appwrite.io/docs works
appwrite.io/docs/ (the one in post above) goes to console and throws 404 for non logged in user

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Ella (she/her/elle)

Thanks for flagging, @ri5hirajp - fixed!

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Kuldeep Solanki

I will try my best to come up with something! It's my first time btw :)

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Vincent Ge

Firsts are always the most memorable ;)

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Sahil Patel

If I build a clone of something, will it count? Does it has to be unique?

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Eldad A. Fux

It will! Just make it awesome!

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Aditya Rohman

Very excited to join this hackathon!!!

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mehdi

I'm definitely in ! It's gonna be my first hackathon ever and this is exciting :D
Thanks you Dev and Appwrite

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alfiankan

Very excited

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Ajay Kumar Verma

This is my first hackathon participation. Wish me luck!

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Vincent Ge

Good luck, learn lots, and have fun!

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Souvik Mandal

Here I've a little query,
I posted my submission on 13th may around 1:30am IST which is < 12th may 11:59pm UTC.
But as It's showing the published date 13th may, so I want to confirm that will my submission be considered or not?

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Chris • Edited

Oh this sounds like a good excuse to dive into Flutter finally.

Have fun and good luck everybody!

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Vincent Ge

Flutter is probably one of our most popular SDKs (maybe slightly less than web). Checkout our Almost Netflix Series for some inspiration.

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Vishnuxx

Did the registration closed?

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Eldad A. Fux

It's open!

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marco-bertelli

guys i am a previous Hackathon runner up winner but i am not receiving my cash price yet. can you help me? (marcobert37@gmail.com)

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Georgie

I have limited space on my PC. Can I install Appwrite on digital Ocean instead?
Is it allowed?

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haimantika mitra

Yes, you can use the marketplace app here: marketplace.digitalocean.com/apps/...

OR

Gitpod - appwrite.io/docs/installation#one-...

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Georgie

Thanks a lot @haimantika

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Viney Rawat

Ohh! Another Hackathon 😁

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Rodolfo Samuel Gavilan Muñoz

¡Genial! participare desde Perú.

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Sahil Pabale

Can my 18- friend participate with me?
I'm 18+ and if i submit the project and we later divide the prize money, will that work??

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Brandon Johnson

When will the winners be announced, and how do I know my submission was accepted?

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Gracie Gregory (she/her)

We expect to announce winners the week of June 6th! You'll know your submission was submitted and considered valid if you receive a participant badge (or winner badge!)

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Aditya Aryam

When would the results be out?? @graciegregory

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Plaban Kumar Mondal

Is submission judging still going on?

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Aarav Reddy

Good stuff

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Rohithaditya

Btw where to submit it????

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Gracie Gregory (she/her)

You'll fill out the template linked above and publish before the deadline! That's your submission 🎉

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Rohithaditya

I am excited

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Veeresh

Are there any resources to build web3 apps and also use appwrite. If you could please provide an example or github repo which uses both the technologies, so I could refer it on how to use both.

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arnu515

Am I allowed to use a Javascript-based mobile app framework like React Native or Quasar and enter in the Mobile Moguls category?

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Ajay Mehta

Can we use GitPod to use AppWrite as I am having trouble installing Docker?

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Christy Jacob

You can use GitPod to install Appwrite

We have a one click setup that you can use
appwrite.io/docs/installation#windows

However, GitPod instances loose their state after some hours ( or days ) of inactivity, so you will loose your data unless you get a better plan from GitPod

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Tierney Cyren

Deeply disappointed y’all are taking money to promote crypto vapor.

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swifthmd • Edited

A react Native Developer here, hope I can get a work around on this

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Vincent Ge

The Web SDK will work just fine for React Native :)

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Paulo Victor

Great opportunity to create a silly project and still try to learn something on the way!!! hahahahaha

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Vincent Ge

That's the spirit!!!

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Abdul Samad

Hmmm good one

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Ishabh Thakur

ig there is no register forum for this event only submission forum.. if regsitration please provide it??

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Gracie Gregory (she/her)

Nope! There's no registration form! All you need to do is follow the instructions above to post your submission right here on DEV!

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Ajay Mehta

This is amazing but how will you know I am in?

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Brandon Roberts

You can use the template to submit your project dev.to/new/appwritehack

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Eldad A. Fux

Yes, using Appwrite with any 3rd party tech is completely fine :)

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arzitmahajan

Is this team based hackathon or individual?

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Brandon Roberts

You can participate with others but there will be only one set of prizes for the group if you win

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Fadhil ⚡

Lets goo 🚀

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Medea

Another 18+ hackathon :/

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jzombie

Is there any documentation for using Appwrite in a decentralized fashion?

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Lol, I just got the news :)

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Brian Bethencourt

Hey Hardik, thanks for your question. If the DEV account and project is under the name of the adult, then it is okay if you tag along for the project.

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learnacadman

is it still open?

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Nikhil Maurya

Can anyone please guide me through the process. I really wanna participate in this but I am an absolute beginner. So, I would really appreciate some guidance.

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Simplystina

Just saw this today and I'm really interested in it. But the deadline being close scares me.

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Doctor Raees

Going to check

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Riya Agrawal

I'd like to know how many people can be in a team.