The First Hackathon Experience: A Self-Taught Developer's Journey to Success

This story documents the journey of a self-taught developer who decided to take a leap of faith and participate in a hackathon during his gap year. Follow him as he faces obstacles, overcomes imposter syndrome, and learns valuable lessons about teamwork and communication.

This story is not written to brag, but rather to document the journey and to help the author remember it in more detail. Through this story, the author hopes to encourage readers to take a step out of their comfort zone and to appreciate the journey of self-improvement.