Words are very powerful — so become empowered by enhancing your vocabulary!

Hackathon

(Noun, informal)

Definition: An event, typically lasting several days, in which a large number of people meet to engage in collaborative computer programming.

Example: “A series of 48-hour hackathons to build new web and mobile services.”

“A hackathon went on throughout, with teams of developers working through the night to produce apps based on ideas submitted by the public.”

“In Washington, the day before the conference, we’re having a big open source hackathon.”

Origin: 1990s: from hack1, on the pattern of marathon.

Published in Dawn, Young World, September 17th, 2016

Opinion

Editorial

Regional engagement
Updated 13 May, 2025

Regional engagement

If terrorist groups continue to find sanctuary in Afghanistan, regional integration and increased trade will be difficult to achieve.
Hostages to hostility
13 May, 2025

Hostages to hostility

AS people breathe a sigh of relief after being locked with India in a hair-trigger stand-off, there are those for...
Water crisis
13 May, 2025

Water crisis

IN large parts of Karachi, there is no water to be had. The taps have run dry for the past 12 days, bowsers have ...
The way forward
Updated 12 May, 2025

The way forward

An out-of-the-box solution acceptable to Pakistan, India and the Kashmiris is the only hope for long-term peace in South Asia.
AI opportunity
12 May, 2025

AI opportunity

TIME is running out. According to the latest Human Development Report, published by the UNDP this past Tuesday,...
Ace mountaineer
12 May, 2025

Ace mountaineer

NINE summits, five to go. Sajid Ali Sadpara’s quest to fulfil his late father’s dream and elevate Pakistan’s...