At DevOne Hack, we believe in empowering developers to build not just software but identities. In a world where your online presence speaks louder than your résumé, having a modern, interactive portfolio is essential.
To support the next generation of developers, designers, and digital creatives, we're proud to host the DevOne Hackathon 2025 ,a platform where talent meets expression.
Whether you're building your first portfolio or rebranding your digital identity, this hackathon is your chance to showcase your work, skills, and style to the world.
🌐 Hackathon Theme: Build Your Developer Portfolio
The challenge is simple , yet powerful:
Design and develop your own personal portfolio website that reflects who you are as a developer or creative professional.
We want you to build something that’s not just functional, but beautiful, personal, and future-ready.
Your portfolio site should include:
Home Page ,My Projects / Work , Skills / Tech Stack ,Contact Section
Beyond that, it’s up to you ,use your creativity, Animations, layouts, branding, and interactivity to make your website yours.
🗓️ Timeline & Key Dates
| Event | Date |
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| Hackathon Launch | September 9, 2025 |
| First Workshop: Getting Started | September 10 |
| Weekly Web Design & Deployment Sessions | Sept 11 – Sep 28 |
| Submission Deadline | October 28, 2025 @ 11:59 PM UTC |
| Judging Period | November 9 |
| Winners Announced | December 15, 2025 |
🎯 Why Participate?
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Build a stunning developer portfolio from scratch
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Learn about modern front-end frameworks, animation tools, and hosting platforms
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Get feedback from industry mentors, UI/UX experts, and hiring managers
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Win cash prizes, swags, and certification
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Add a real, hosted project to your resume and GitHub
Requirements
To qualify for judging, each participant must submit:
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Live URL of your hosted portfolio website (Vercel, Netlify, GitHub Pages, etc.)
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Source code repository (preferably GitHub, public)
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Devpost project page including:
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Tech stack used
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Features implemented
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Custom elements or animations
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Screenshots or short video walkthrough (optional but encouraged)
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Optional: Demo video (max 3 minutes) walking through your site and its features
⚠️ Projects must be built during the hackathon timeline . Submissions outside this window will not be eligible.
Prizes
1st Place – Developer of the Year
Prize: $500 Cash
Premium Swag Box (Custom hoodie, T-shirt, stickers, notebook)
Featured Interview on the DevOne Blog
Spotlight on DevOne social media & newsletter
Certificate of Excellence (Framed + Digital)
2nd Place : UI Master
Prize: $300 Cash
DevOne Swag Pack (T-shirt, tote bag, sticker pack)
Project Showcase on DevOne Hackathon Highlights
Certificate of Distinction (Digital)
3rd Place :Code Aesthete
Prize: $200 Cash
Official DevOne Certificate of Merit
Honorable Mention on DevOne Blog
Honorable Mentions (3 Winners)
"Rising Developer" Badge on Devpost
Digital Certificate of Participation with Honors
Shoutout in DevOne’s closing ceremony & recap post
All Participants Receive
Official Certificate of Participation
Access to All Workshop Recordings
Invitation to DevOne Alumni Network
Early Access to future DevOne hackathons & internships
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
DevOne Juries
Want to join us !! mail to: [email protected]
Saurabh Kakkar
Director, Risk Analytics , Santander Bank
Lakshmi Prasad Rongali
Director Of DevOps, Meridian Cooperative Inc
Amo (Mengying) Zeng
Full-stack Engineer at Evermore
Jay Bharat Mehta
Senior Software Engineer at Snowflake
Ye (Yolanda) Tian
Senior Product Designer at GreenLite
Ashish Nangia
Principal Product Manager at Xero, Ex Amazon
Venkata Padma Kumar Vemuri
Senior Principal Software Developer at Oracle
Ramesh Chandra Aditya Komperla
Senior Software Engieer Geico.
Justin Pathrose James
Sr Technical Analyst, LA Care Healthplan
Sanjay Mantri
Vice President at A.J Worldwide Services Inc.
Raveesh Nayar
Staff Software Engineer, Figma
Judging Criteria
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Portfolio Website
Please review only the portfolio websites submitted by participants. These sites should contain their personal details, skills, projects, and education information. If it is a portfolio website → Rate: 5 stars If it does not qualify → Rate: 1 star -
Functionality
Use of animations, transitions, dark mode, interactivity, etc Do all sections work as expected? Is navigation smooth? -
Design & Aesthetics
Is the UI visually appealing? Are layout, fonts, and colors well chosen? -
Creativity & Uniqueness
Does the portfolio reflect personal branding? Are there creative design choices? -
Responsiveness
Is the site mobile-friendly and cross-browser compatible?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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