[dns-operations] DNS Hackathon 2023

[Andrew McConachie]

On 1 Mar 2023, at 10:39, Jerry Lundström wrote:

> Hi Andrew,
>
> On 3/1/23 10:27, Andrew McConachie wrote:
>>
>> Is this a competitive hackathon or the kind of thing where like 
>> minded people get together and work on DNS related code and have fun?
>
> This is purely non-competitive; we prefer cooperation and teamwork 
> (see Hackathon Format).
>
>> The linked webpage talks about the organizers selecting the “best 
>> mix and match of skills, backgrounds and experieces.[sic]” Is this 
>> intended to make participants feel as though they are applying for a 
>> position at the Hackathon? This concept is new to me.
>
> This format has been done by RIPE NCC many times before and it's a 
> selection process because of limited amount of seats and to be as 
> inclusive/diverse as possible, for example "not more than two people 
> from the same organisation".
>
>> Hackathons come in many shapes and sizes, but the only ones I’ve 
>> been to were largely unstructured and emphasized collaboration over 
>> competition and seclectivity. Maybe put some more words on the linked 
>> page below describing what participants can expect.
>
> Have you looked at the Netnod link?
>
> There like 1700 words describing everything about the hackathon, what 
> do expect before, during and after the event :)
>

This is my bad. I was only reading the RIPE site. My questions are 
directly answered on the Netnod link.

Thanks again.

—Andrew