Things I Learned by Participating in GenAI Hackathons Over the Past 6 Months

Participating in recent Generative AI hackathons reveals a shift towards building usable prototypes rather than just predictive models. Key takeaways include applying the 80/20 rule, where 80% of time is spent on ideation and 20% on coding, and keeping designs simple to avoid feature bloat. It is also crucial to think like a product person by focusing on the user journey, presentation, and overall value proposition. The author also stresses the importance of maintaining code quality, implementing security best practices, and drawing inspiration from real-world problems to create impactful solutions.