Ultimate Tech Stack for Winning Hackathons
Ultimate Hackathon Tech Stack The Ultimate Tech Stack to Win Your Next Hackathon
You have browsed the Thirai database, found the perfect event, and gathered your team.
Now the clock is ticking. In a 24-hour hackathon, you don't have time to configure servers
or debug CSS for hours. You need a stack that is optimized for speed, scalability,
and "wow" factor.
"In a hackathon, perfection is the enemy of done. Choose tools that handle the boring stuff
so you can focus on the feature that wins the prize."
1. The Frontend Speedsters Next.js Tailwind CSS Vite
Don't start from scratch. Next.js gives you routing and API handling out of the box.
Pair it with Tailwind CSS to build beautiful UIs without writing a single line of
custom CSS file. Judges judge with their eyes first—if it looks broken, it is broken.
2. Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) Supabase Firebase Appwrite
Writing a custom backend…
