over 2 years ago

Announcing the Winners of the TiDB Future App Hackathon 2023!

Drumroll, please! We are absolutely ecstatic to unveil the  winners of the TiDB Future App Hackathon 2023! This extraordinary event brought together 1492 participants hailing from 88 countries, who unleashed their creativity and showcased their ingenuity in 100 projects. Throughout the hackathon, participants used the opportunity to harness the power of TiDB Serverless. With $36,000 of prize pool at stake, the competition was fierce and we were impressed with the number of innovative projects that were submitted. 

 Without further ado,we're excited to unveil the Hackathon prize winners! 

TOP 7 Winner: 

1st Place:  

Convex AI

2nd Place:

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over 2 years ago

Your Voice Matters: Help Shape the Next TiDB Hackathon

Dear Participants,

 

Thanks for joining the TiDB Future App Hackathon 2023! Your creativity and collaboration made this event a success, and we hope you enjoyed exploring TiDB Serverless.

We're committed to improving our hackathons, and your input is vital. Please take a moment to complete our

Satisfaction Survey

it takes around 3 minutes to finish. Your honest feedback on the event, TiDB Serverless, and what you'd like to see in the future will help shape our next hackathon.

Winners will be announced on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at 2:00 pm Pacific Time.

 If you have any questions…

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over 2 years ago

The Ultimate Showdown: TiDB Future App Hackathon 2023 Finalists Announced!

Dear participants,

 

We are thrilled to announce the preliminary results of the TiDB Future App Hackathon 2023! in accordance with the competition rules, we have meticulously reviewed the code submissions and videos of all the participating projects. We have now selected the 60 finalist teams! We want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to each and every one of you for making it to this stage of the competition.

 

Below is the list of the winning teams:

Sort in alphabetical order from a to z

To the winning teams, please ensure that your address information is registered with…

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over 2 years ago

Final Hours : Submit Your Innovative Hackathon Project Now!

Dear Participants,

We hope you are enjoying the TiDB Future App Hackathon 2023 and making great progress on your projects. This is a friendly reminder that the submission deadline is quickly approaching (less than 12 hours).

Submission Deadline:Friday, July 28, 2023, at 8:00 pm Pacific Time

Last chance to submit your project

Don't miss out on the opportunity to showcase your innovative ideas and compete for exciting prizes. We encourage you to put the finishing touches on your applications and submit them before the deadline . Remember, this is your chance to demonstrate your skills and creativity using TiDB

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over 2 years ago

Almost Win 36k! Only 3 Days Left to Enter the Finals - Maximize Your Chances by Paying Attention to the Judging Criteria!

TiDB Future App Hackathon 2023 Now is the time for the final sprint!

 Submission Deadline: July 28, 2023 (8:00 pm Pacific Time)

By submitting your project the deadline, you stand a chance to win exciting prizes and recognition from industry experts.

Submit your project now to win big!  

  The following points can make a good impression on the judges:

 Showcase how your project effectively utilizes TiDB Serverless and what it can do in your demo video.

  • How well the developer executed the idea and utilized the TiDB Cloud features, such as HTAP, Scalability, Realtime, and AI-driven capabilities

 Please…

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over 2 years ago

Checking the hackathon participant list below can help you win the $36K grand prize more easily.

 Hi developers, 

 

Maximize your score and boost your chances of winning the $36K grand prize by reviewing this final checklist:

  •  Showcase TiDB Serverless Usage:  
    1. Showcase how your project effectively utilizes TiDB Serverless in your demo video.
    2. Demonstrate the data types stored in TiDB Serverless as part of your presentation.
    3. Follow our guide "How to Make Your Video Great" for compelling videos.

 

  •  New Project Only:  Only projects created during the hackathon submission period will be considered.

 

  •  Executable application: Please submit a functional application link to ensure that judges can…

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over 2 years ago

Join us for a Virtual Meetup on TiDB Serverless and Experience Real-time Data Analysis and Visualization on 6 Million Rows of GitHub Activities!

Hi developers:

 

We are excited to extend a special invitation to you for an upcoming virtual meetup focused on TiDB Serverless and its remarkable benefits for developers like yourself. This is an excellent opportunity to explore how TiDB Serverless can empower you to deliver applications seamlessly, without operational overhead, while enjoying true pay-as-you-go pricing.

 

Event Details:

  • Date: Tuesday, July 18th
  • Time: 9:00 am - 9:50 am PT

During this event, Xin Shi, the Lead Product Manager at PingCAP, will provide valuable insights into TiDB Serverless and present a real-world application, OSS Insight, get ready to be amazed as we delve…

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over 2 years ago

Tips for Creating an Outstanding Demo Video

As the deadline(July 28, 8:00 pm PT) for submitting your demo video approaches, we wanted to provide you with some valuable tips. The demo video is the key ingredient for making a lasting impression on the judges. Keep it snappy and concise while ensuring you effectively communicate the functionalities, user experience, and the TiDB features you use. 

*The demo video is a crucial factor in leaving a lasting impression on the judges. Therefore, it is essential to clearly demonstrate how to use TiDB Serverless for application development in your demo video. Showcase the types of data your application…

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over 2 years ago

Get Ready to Win Big: Introducing Prize Details!

As our hackathon sails into the midpoint, we're thrilled to spotlight the incredible array of prizes up for grabs! Ready to get rewarded for your genius?    

 

 Incentive Awards

Top 5 Idea-makers with the most votes (5)
  • $100 USD
  • How to win: All you need to do is post your innovative idea on our discord channel
  • TOP 5 Winners: Selected based on the number of thumbs-up reactions on Discord channel.
Top 5 Story-tellers with the most votes (5)
  • $100 USD
  • How to win: Simply share your exciting hackathon journey or captivating Hackathon short story on our discord channel

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over 2 years ago

Submission Guidelines for Your Project

Now that the TiDB Future App Hackathon is halfway underway, we want to remind you that there are only one month left until the submission deadline. The deadline for submitting your projects is July 28th before 8:00 pm PT.

We've compiled a comprehensive guide outlining the Submission Guidelines to help you ace the competition. Let's dive in!

Remember: once you submit a project, you can keep editing it as needed at any time prior to the submission deadline.

Submission Guidelines: 

 Basic Team Information

  • Provide details about your team, including team members' names and roles.
  • Include a brief team profile…

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almost 3 years ago

Join our Virtual Workshop: Build Your Personal GitHub Dashboard in Minutes!

Hi everyone!

We are excited to invite you to our virtual workshop this week. You'll then explore how to build your own personal GitHub dashboard in minutes with Vercel and TiDB Serverless and no code required. 

To make the most of this workshop, we recommend preparing the following:

If you want to create your dashboard in just a few clicks, you should come to join us at 8 am Pacific Time on June 22 to embark on this exciting journey

Date: June 22

 Time: 8 am-9 am Pacific Time

 Come grab

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almost 3 years ago

Idea Pool Meetup starting at 6 PM Today (PT)! Come and Join us!

Hey there! Don't miss out on today's Idea Pool Meetup!

Save your seat and register for the event now: https://pingcap.zoom.us/webinar/register/2916860652715/WN_ECIivveCSlegA3z1r6XQPQ

Key Highlights:

 Date: June 15th

 Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Pacific Time)

Special Guest: Ed Huang, CTO of PingCAP and a Hackathon Finalist Judge is sharing his inspiring ideas and providing essential tips from a judge's perspective. Learn how to make your projects stand out!

Essential Tools: During the meetup, we are also introducing TiDB Serverless, a must-have tool for participating in the Hackathon.

Make sure to mark your calendars and join us for this insightful session.…

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almost 3 years ago

Get Inspired! Dive into the Hackathon Idea Pool

Are you ready to compete for a total prize pool of $36k?!



 On June 15th, we will be hosting an online brainstorming session that will help unleash a wave of inspiration. Don't miss out on the exciting opportunity to kickstart your Hackathon journey and ignite your creative ideas! The goal of this meetup is to support Hackathon participants with project ideas and answer any questions you may have about the event. You will also have a chance to hear directly from Ed Huang who is the Co-Founder and CTO of PingCAP and he is also one of the…

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