About MecSimCalc

MecSimCalc is a website that allows users to create and share web applications in minutes using only Python! We've tailor made this platform to remove any unnecessary roadblocks in web development such as front end programming, setting up a server and using multiple frameworks and languages. Just use our drag and drog inputs, write some code, create a text output page and publish! Your app is now available to share!

What is MecSimCalc Hackathon Live?

MecSimCalc Hackathon Live is an event dedicated to showcase MecSimCalc as a platform as well as to provide an opportunity for students to improve their programming skills and to add a project to their resume. Did we mention that there are prizes? Winners will receive a pro membership as well as a chance to win cash prizes!

Where and when is the event?

The event will be held in ETLC E2-100 Solarium at the University of Alberta on November 12, 2023. It is open to University of Alberta students and will run from 10:00 am GMT to 5:00 pm GMT. The schedule for the day is as follows:

1. Opening presentation, rules and workshop: (10:00 am - 11:00 am)
2. Coding time: (11:00 am - 4:00 pm)
3. Closing presentation and Q&A: (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm)

• Usefulness (Out of 5)
  How big is the market for this app? Are there other apps like this out there? If so, how does this one compare? Is this something that will be used often? Is it intuitive and easy to use? Did they follow the prompt/theme?
• Complexity (Out of 5)
  How detailed is this app? Complexity of algorithms used? Variety of functions/libraries used? How creatively was this app done?
• Appearance (Out of 5)
  How does the app look? Is it clean and easy to understand? Is the documentation and wording sufficient?
• Execution (Out of 5)
  Does the app work? Are there any problems with the app? Could it be done better? What improvements need to be made? Is this something that someone would be able to use?