Hackathons/Participants

This page is a work in progress, it will be used to as a resource for Wikimedia Newbies to learn about hackathons, how they work and what to expect.

(some questions that I hope to answer here in the next week or two - if anyone sees this, feel free to edit away!)

What is a Hackathon?

Explain the differences between the Wikimedia Hackathon and the Wikimania Hackathon?

How do I find a project to work on during a hackathon?

How do I get other people to help work on my project?

Should my project be something small that I start and complete within the hackathon or can it be a bigger project using the event as a time to make progress?

What kinds of projects are appropriate?

What kinds of projects are appropriate/not appropriate?

What if I'm not a developer?

What if I am not a Wikimedian?

What is the buddy system?

What happens at the hackathon showcase?

Are there prizes?

Are scholarships available?