About the Challenge

Welcome to the AWS Amplify Hackathon, hosted by AWS User Group India! This hackathon is a unique opportunity for developers, designers, and innovators to come together and address real-life problems using AWS Amplify as the main technology, along with other AWS services. Whether you're an individual or part of a team, this event is your platform to showcase creativity, technical skills, and problem-solving abilities.

What sets this hackathon apart is its focus on open-ended, real-world challenges. Participants are encouraged to think broadly and develop solutions that can make a tangible impact on society, businesses, or the environment. By leveraging AWS Amplify, you'll have access to powerful tools and services that simplify the development of scalable, full-stack applications.

Schedule: October 28 - November 20

Get Started
  • Hackathon Kickoff: October 28
  • Development Period: October 28 - November 20
  • Submission Deadline: November 20, 11:59 PM IST
  • Join Official AWS Amplify Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/amplify

Requirements

What to Build

  • Objective: Develop a web or mobile application that solves a real-life problem using AWS Amplify as the primary technology.
  • Technology Stack: Utilize AWS Amplify features such as AWS Amplify Gen 2, Libraries, UI Components, and Hosting. You are also encouraged to integrate other AWS services like AWS Lambda, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon S3, etc.
  • Innovation: Your project should demonstrate originality and have the potential for real-world application.

What to Submit

  1. Hosted Amplify Application (required):

    • Deploy your app using AWS Amplify Hosting.
    • Provide the live URL where judges can access your application.

  2. GitHub Repository (required):

    • A public GitHub repo containing your project's source code.
    • Include a comprehensive README with setup instructions.

     

  3. Slide Presentation (required):

    • A PDF slide deck that outlines:
      • Project overview.
      • Key features and functionalities.
      • Architectural diagram.
      • Technologies used.
      • Any challenges faced and how they were overcome.

  4. Video Presentation (optional) :

    • A video (max 5 minutes) that includes:
      • An introduction to your team (optional).
      • The problem you're addressing.
      • A demo of your application.
    • Upload your video to YouTube or Vimeo and provide the link.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

3 non-cash prizes
Winner Swag Kit(s) + AWS Credits
1 winner

Runner Swag Kit(s) + AWS Credits
1 winner

Second Runner Up Swag Kit(s) + AWS Credits
1 winner

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Vivek Raja

Vivek Raja
AWS ML Hero

Amandeep Singh

Amandeep Singh
AWS UG Punjab Lead

Muhammed Salih Güler

Muhammed Salih Güler
Senior Developer Advocate at AWS

Judging Criteria

  • Innovation and Creativity
    How unique and innovative is the solution?
  • Technical Implementation
    How well does the project leverage AWS Amplify and other AWS services?
  • Impact
    What is the potential impact of the solution on real-life problems?
  • Presentation
    Quality of the video demo, slide deck, and overall presentation.

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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