FAQs

1. Should I bring my own laptop?

Yes. unfortunately, we can’t provide computers. Please bring anything you’ll need to code (though it’s fine if you share equipment with a teammate).

2. Will there be wifi/internet?

Yes. We are working to provide wifi with internet for application development needs.

3. I am not proficient in coding, but, I have some valuable ideas that I would like to showcase. Can I be part of this hackathon?

You are most welcome to attend. There will be a lot of registrants with coding experience who will be looking for team mates

4. What about my accommodation during the event?

There will be limited facilities to stay at Anna University hostels on sharing basis but you are free to go home and come back. The organizers are not making explicit arrangements.

5. Should I bring any proof/confirmation for my registration?

The registration on the site is enough. You just need to show up on Dec 14th and we'll tick off your name at the registration desk.

6. Can I form my own team? Is there any limitation in team structure?

Yes, We encourage to organise your own team. A team size of 4 to 5 is ideal. Please note that everyone in the team should have registered to attend the event.

7. Are we supposed to use only the datasets available in data.gov.in for this hackathon?

Not necessarily. If you can build interesting ideas/apps around the existing datasets, that is great. But you are welcome to build apps, which are beyond the datasets available. Also, we are working on adding more datasets around Tamilnadu urban bodies.

8. What kind of additional registration are required on Dec 14?

No additional registration required. Please bring a valid ID and you are all set. The certification of participation would use the same name that you have registered with.

9. Can I start development of any idea prior to the Hackathon?

Typically, idea formulation and basic prototype can be made ready prior to the event and further refinement can be done during the hackathon based on inputs from the organizers so that it is aligned to the overall theme and sub-theme.

10. Would there be food available or should I bring with me?

We are organizing food coupons within Anna University Canteen along with tea/ coffee.

11. Would my travel costs be re-imbursed by CMA Hackathon organizers?

Participants would have to arrange their own travel and the costs cannot be reimbursed.

12. Can I use any platform or technology for developing the applications?

Yes, you are encouraged to use any tool/platform that you are comfortable with. However, every individual is responsible for ensuring that any tool/library used is licensed appropriately and does not have any violation of terms of use as indicated by the provider/author.

13. Do we have to complete an working application or just a prototype for the day?

While it would be good to see as many functional applications as possible, the ideas do carry a good weightage. It is recommended that you take an idea to a working prototype. This will help others (including the respective authorities) understand your idea better.