5 days ago
Due date turned up
Hello Everyone,
Due to many requests, the submission due date has been turned up by 2 days.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.
6 days ago
Beginner's Paradise - Submissions Close SOON!
Hello Hackers!
Submissions close in less than 2 hours! Submit your projects ASAP!
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.
8 days ago
Final call for submissions
There are only 3 days left to complete your submission for Beginner's Paradise - FirstCommit.
22 days ago
Show and Tell #1 - Date Confirmation
Show & Tell #1 — Final ReminderWant to present something you’ve been building, working on, or just think is cool?
This is your final reminder to book your spot for Show & Tell #1. Submissions close September 15th, so make sure you sign up before then if you want to present.
Already signed up? Don’t worry — you’re all set! You’ve been added to the invite. Check your email for the details.
Not interested in presenting? That’s completely fine. Join the Discord anyway and come hang out, watch the presentations, and see what everyone’s been building.
Sign up…
27 days ago
IMPORTANT! FINAL CALL FOR SHOW AND TELL #1!
Hello Hackers!
This is the final call to sign up as a presenter for the FirstCommit Show and Tell #1 I'd recommend you do that ASAP. Sign up here: https://firstcommit.fillout.com/showndtell-1
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.
about 1 month ago
Final Call for Show and Tell #1
Hello Hackers!
This is an email reminding all participants who are interested to sign up for the show and tell as a Presenter! Also, the RSVP form will be out soon! We may need to delay the event till the next week. Stay tuned and remember to join our discord! Presenter RSVP: here
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.
about 1 month ago
Beginner's Paradise - Show and Tell #1
We're hosting our first Beginner's Paradise Show and Tell #1!
Join us to see what other participants are building, meet other developers, and get inspired for your own project.
We'll have several participants demoing their projects live, followed by time for questions and discussion.
📆 Date: September 5
🕢 Time: 7:30-8:30 PM GMT +4:00 Gulf Standard Time
📍 Where: Google Meet
Want to present your project?
You don't need to finish - beginner projects are encouraged!
Sign up here: FORM LINK
Everyone participating in Beginner's Paradise is welcome to attend.
Don't want to show your project?
If you don't want…
about 1 month ago
Free Access to DevSwarm Pro!
Hello Hackers!
This is to announce that we've been sponsored by DevSwarm. As a courtsey of our sponsor, they've granted 1 month free to all participants! To claim this, please join our discord server, and go into the #sponsor-info channel.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum. Or Contact us
Keep Hacking!
about 2 months ago
Discord - Beginner's Paradise
Hello Hackers!
It seems like most of ya'll haven't joined the discord channel, I'd recommend you hop in and introduce yourself especially if you want to find teammates!
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum, or contact the program manager.
about 2 months ago
Get setup with Devpost for Beginner's Paradise - FirstCommit
Hey Hackers!
I want to share some important instructions for this weekend. We're using Devpost to showcase all your projects and support the judging.
You need to register now and submit your projects before the deadline (Wed Sep 30, 2026 at 05:00pm EDT), both at this link:
https://firstcommit.devpost.com/
- Have EVERY person on your team go to the link above and click Register for this hackathon. (You must all create Devpost accounts.)
- One person from each team will Enter a Submission (which is a button you'll see after you Register). Where it asks you to add your teammates' email…
about 2 months ago
New Blog!
Hey Hackers!!
We have a blog and I wanted to share that with yall!
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.
That's it for now...
about 2 months ago
Sponsor / Prizes
Hello!
If you're getting this emai, you signed up for Beginner's Paradise and that's great!!! We have got a sponsor and have prizes ready for everyone!
I'd start working on your project now so you have a headstart!
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.
Thanks
