<p><span lang="EN-US">Let's explore together a captivating journey that, in addition to its creativity, forward-thinking, and a pronounced taste for new challenges, was crowned with the first prize of the Hackathon DevHack24. </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyril-limpalaer/" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Cyril Limpalaer</strong></span></a><span lang="EN-US"> shared with us his passion for technology and presented his application dedicated to sports.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h4><span lang="EN-US"><strong>How would you introduce yourself?<o:p></o:p></strong></span></h4><p><span lang="EN-US">I have a master's degree in computer science, which I applied to business management.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">Since my childhood, I have been passionate about computer science. Video games allowed me to discover this interest, and I developed a real passion for web development from my first classes.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">I wish to ride the wave of new technologies, such as Qodly, to be at the forefront and offer users practical applications.&nbsp;</span></p><h4><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></h4><h4><span lang="EN-US"><strong>What was your motivation for participating in the hackathon?<o:p></o:p></strong></span></h4><p><span lang="EN-US">I wanted to prove my development skills and not just remain a simple graduate. I wanted, to stand out, and deepen this facet of myself.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p><h4><span lang="EN-US"><strong>What's the name of your application?<o:p></o:p></strong></span></h4><p><a href="https://youtu.be/s3j-wP0QLc0" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US">Billards Blizz</span></a><span lang="EN-US"><strong><o:p></o:p></strong></span></p><h4><span lang="EN-US"><strong>How would you describe your application?<o:p></o:p></strong></span></h4><p><span lang="EN-US">It allows users to create billiard tournaments with the desired number of participants, manage them, and track their progress.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">The application provides a dashboard to visualize the different participants, follow trends, and view the tournaments' overall ranking.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">&nbsp;It highlights the winners by displaying the top 3 and congratulating them.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">It also includes schedule management to organize matches and the possibility of associating photos with the tournaments, thus enhancing team spirit and collective joy.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p><h4><span lang="EN-US"><strong>What's the idea behind the application?<o:p></o:p></strong></span></h4><p><span lang="EN-US">Organizing billiard tournaments is fun, and what struck me was the difficulty creators face in establishing a simple game from several different sites. My goal is to simplify this task. The application should be simple, efficient, and accessible to everyone.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p><h4><span lang="EN-US"><strong>What did you learn from the platform?<o:p></o:p></strong></span></h4><p><span lang="EN-US">I have improved my web formatting skills, deepened my knowledge of conditional CSS, and gained better mastery of low-code platforms.&nbsp;</span></p><h4><span lang="EN-US"><strong><o:p></o:p></strong></span></h4><h4><span lang="EN-US"><strong>What did you like most about the platform?<o:p></o:p></strong></span></h4><p><span lang="EN-US">The speed of creating interfaces. Generally, I used to spend 3 to 4 hours on a primary interface, whereas with Qodly, I can make it in an hour.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">This allows me to dedicate more time to development.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p><h4><span lang="EN-US"><strong>What advice would you give to those who are not familiar with low-code:</strong>&nbsp;</span></h4><p><span lang="EN-US">In addition to developers, low-code represents an excellent entry point into development. It's a way to get involved, and it will likely become the successor to development as we know it today.</span></p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><img style="display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;" src="/sites/default/files/Cyril%26Meriem.png" data-entity-uuid="f29a55b8-6b96-4feb-a7cc-3d1441fe247a" data-entity-type="file" alt="" width="300" height="206"><p><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p style="align:center;">As we wrapped up our conversation, Cyril’s enthusiasm and drive to push the development boundaries were palpable. His innovative application, <strong>Billards Blizz</strong>, showcases his technical prowess and his vision to create meaningful, user-friendly solutions.&nbsp;</p><p>The hackathon was an incredible opportunity to see these ideas come to life, and his win at DevHack24 is a testament to his dedication and talent. The event concluded with a memorable closing ceremony, celebrating creativity and collaboration.&nbsp;</p><p>By watching the video below, you can relive the ceremony's highlights, including the moment Cyril’s project was crowned the winner!<span lang="EN-US"></span></p><p class="text-align-center"><iframe width="855" height="481" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0rkPLh-be5Q" title="DevHack24: Closing Ceremony" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p>

<h2>Who was the hackathon aimed at, and what was the theme?</h2><p>The very first Qodly Hackathon on the sports theme concluded on August 28th. This event, the first of its kind organized by Qodly, aimed to unite developers worldwide on a current, unifying, and boundary-crossing subject: sports.&nbsp;</p><p>The low-code platform was open and accessible to all who wished to unleash their creativity, and the developers responded eagerly.&nbsp;</p><h3>How did the competition unfold?</h3><p>DevHack24 started on May 27th, and participants had until August 21st to submit their creations. In addition to the joy of creating, developers showed curiosity and a thirst for learning and developed innovative concepts that gave us a glimpse of future needs.&nbsp;</p><p>The DevHack24 community engaged with the future and took us through applications that competed in novelty, progress, and avant-gardism. Starting from real needs, some created value in record time to materialize their vision into a deployable and shareable application.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>And what about the jury?</h3><p>The jury also included members from New Zealand, the United States, Germany, and France. Their specializations were varied and complementary.&nbsp;</p><p>Sophia Willows, representing New Zealand, specializes in software engineering and is deeply involved in the field. She readily shares her expertise.&nbsp;</p><p>Hassan Ould, an engineer by training who is passionate about low-code/no-code and an expert in growth marketing, was based in France. His sharp expertise in low-code and precision in application functionalities were highly appreciated. His high-level sports background also motivated him to join the DevHack24 jury.&nbsp;</p><p>Ricardo Mello, based in Canada, connected early in the morning to participate in the closing webinar and provided valuable feedback to the finalists.&nbsp;</p><p>Stephan Klein, from Germany, joined the jury upon discovering the Hackathon, complementing everyone's contributions.&nbsp;</p><p>The diversity of the jury members enriched the deliberations and allowed the winners to receive high-quality feedback.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>Who are the winners?</h3><p>The three winners shone with their innovation, creativity, and imagination, transporting us into a world as incredible as it is futuristic. These winners, whose stories will be detailed in upcoming blogs, come from Canada, Morocco, and France.&nbsp;</p><p>Congratulations to Cyril Limpalaer, Neyl Nasr, and Saadia Aboutarouc for their work's excellence and perseverance.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p class="text-align-center"><iframe width="855" height="481" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0rkPLh-be5Q" title="DevHack24: Closing Ceremony" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p><h4>Conclusion</h4><p>A big thank you to all the participants who amazed us and confirmed that innovation knows no bounds and that, thanks to platforms like Qodly, imagination can become reality without being a coding expert.</p>