Have you ever thought about going to a hackathon but weren't sure where to start? Hackathons are awesome. But...they can also be intimidating. Like any event, the more prepared you are, the more likely you are to succeed. In this workshop, we'll guide you through the hackathon experience and help you become familiar with the tools and techniques that will help you be prepared for your first hackathon. After the workshop, we'll answer any questions you'll have, and will help you install the tools that help you save time and sanity while hacking. How do you come up with an idea? What should you say in your pitch? How can you build a working demo app in a weekend? No prior technical or programming experience necessary. All experience levels welcome. Original workshop link: