Summer launch week hackathon with the PXCI stack
Tags: ai, database, javascript, hackathon
Published: 2024-07-08 11:35:15

We’re excited to invite you to join our summer hackathon in collaboration with our friends at [Prisma](https://www.prisma.io/), [Clerk](https://clerk.com/) and [Inngest](https://www.inngest.com/)!

Over the past year, we’ve noticed that many of our customers were using the PXCI (Prisma, Xata, Clerk and Inngest) stack and thought it would be fun to host a hackathon for our joint community. As part of our upcoming Xata Launch Week in July 2024, we’re bringing you a two-week coding challenge like no other. Whether you're a solo developer or part of a duo, this is your chance to showcase your creative skills, collaborate with a vibrant community, and win fantastic prizes!

![Summer hackathon](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/bfpch7622uqr9sqrl8lt.jpg)

## ✨ Hackathon overview

Excited? We are too! Here are the rules ✅

* **Duration:** July 5 - July 17, 2024
* **Format:** Individual or 2-person teams.
* **Requirements:** Use the free tier of the full stack (Xata, Clerk, Inngest, Prisma) to create an app.
* **Public repositories:** Your code must be public.
* **New submissions only:** No recycling old projects.
* **Submission deadline:** July 17, 2024 (midnight local time)


##❓ How to enter

1. Sign up for a [free Xata account](https://app.xata.io/signin?mode=signup).
2. Free install or sign up: [Prisma](https://www.prisma.io/orm), [Inngest](https://app.inngest.com/sign-up), [Clerk](https://dashboard.clerk.com/sign-up).
3. Check out this [PXCI starter stack](https://github.com/inngest/next-pxci-starter) to help get you started.
4. [Submit your project](https://xata.io/challenge) and agree to the [terms and conditions](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VQCbns0abAt5jBi1e2zf11PMfDMA3MgZw4CjiNkYDUY/edit).


## ✅ Judging criteria

Our panel of judges across Prisma, Xata, Clerk and Inngest will evaluate your projects based on:

* **Use of technology:** Effective use of the PXCI stack.
* **Usability & user experience:** How user-friendly and functional your application is.
* **Creativity:** How innovative and original your idea is.

### Bonus points
* **AI Integration:** Incorporate AI into your project for extra points.
* **Showcase:** Create content (e.g. videos, social posts, blogs) to showcase your app via online community channels.
* **Public engagement:** Create buzz from your promotional efforts by sharing on your favorite social networks.

### Scoring system
* **Meets application criteria:** Up to 100 points
* **AI integration:** Up to 50 points
* **Content creation:** Up to 25 points
* **Social engagement:** Up to 25 points

The more points you earn, the more chance you have at claiming a prize so we encourage you to try aim for bonus points if you can 😎


## 🎉 Prizes

* **1st place:** $2500 USD + Xata & Partner Swag
* **2nd place:** $1000 USD + Xata & Partner Swag
* **3rd place:** $500 USD + Xata & Partner Swag


## 📅 Key Dates

* **Hackathon kickoff:** July 5, 2024
* **Submission deadline:** July 17, 2024 (midnight ET)
* **Winners announcement:** July 19, 2024 at 12:00pm EST live on Discord


## 🆘 Support and resources

Join our dedicated Hackathon channel (`#hackathon`) on the [Xata Community Discord](https://xata.io/discord) for help and support. Xata and Partner teams will be available **Monday to Friday**, from **5am to 5pm ET**. Any queries outside these hours will be addressed to the best of our ability or the next working day.

Here's a list of resources you may find useful

* [Xata Summer Hackathon resource hub](https://xata.notion.site/Summer-Hackathon-Resources-a612dffc333a41c2bf9f3f8ed7712750)
* [Clerk Hackathon Resources](https://www.notion.so/Clerk-Hackathon-Resources-1993bf4a3b3841fb91b01b209b9258d1?pvs=21)
* [Inngest Quickstart](https://www.inngest.com/docs/quick-start)
* Inngest Blog: [AI in production: Managing capacity with flow control](https://www.inngest.com/blog/ai-in-production-managing-capacity-with-flow-control)


## 🎬 Live stream winners announcement

Winners will be announced on the [Xata Community Discord](https://xata.io/discord) via live stream on **July 19, 2024, at 12:00pm EST**. Hosted by Alex Francoeur (Head of Product @ Xata) and featuring Monica Sarbu (CEO @ Xata), Søren Bramer Schmidt (CEO @ Prisma), Dan Farrelly (CTO @ Inngest), and Braden Sidoti (CTO @ Clerk).


## 🚀 Ready to enter?

Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your talent and win amazing prizes! Join the [Xata Community Discord](https://xata.io/discord) for more information about the Summer Hackathon.

We can't wait to see what you create! 🦋