<p><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Introducing Myself:</strong></span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">Hello! I’m </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/saadia-aboutarouc-550934102/" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US">Saadia</span></a><span lang="EN-US">, a passionate UI/UX designer dedicated to simplifying complex processes through intuitive design. I thrive on exploring new tools and platforms that enhance my creativity and expand my technical capabilities.</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Motivation for Participating in the Hackathon:</strong>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">I joined the hackathon primarily for fun and to challenge myself while discovering Qodly Studio. It was a fantastic opportunity to test my knowledge and see how far I could push my skills with this platform in a short time frame.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Learning Curve with Qodly:</strong>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">As I am not deeply familiar with coding and development, learning everything independently was a bit challenging. To navigate this, I teamed up with my colleague Fadwa. She took the lead on the studio aspect while I concentrated on design and UX. This collaboration greatly streamlined our process and efficiency. I managed to grasp the basics of front-end design, including web forms, matrices, and styling.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span lang="EN-US"><strong>About My Application:</strong>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">The application I developed is called "Football Play Chart." It serves as a football tournament data manager that enables administrators to effortlessly add, manage, and edit tournament data. Admins can input match scores, and the app automatically calculates points, advancing the teams with the highest scores to the finals.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Inspiration Behind the Application:</strong>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">The idea for the application stemmed from my casual table football games with colleagues. I wanted to create a dynamic and user-friendly app to manage tournament data. One of its standout features is a random grouping mechanism, simulating how teams are drawn in live football events—similar to drawing names from a bowl.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Learning from the Platform:</strong>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">Through Qodly, I learned how to rapidly prototype ideas, integrate complex features, and enhance my web formatting skills. I also gained a deeper understanding of conditional CSS and improved my mastery of low-code development.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span lang="EN-US"><strong>What I Loved Most About Qodly:</strong>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">I appreciated how Qodly simplifies complex tasks. The user-friendly interface made it easy to integrate and manage data flows, allowing me to focus on the app's logic and design without getting overwhelmed by technical challenges.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Advice for Newcomers to Low-Code:</strong>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">For anyone new to low-code platforms, don't be intimidated! These tools are designed to be accessible, even for those without extensive coding experience. Concentrate on your core idea, and the platform will help you bring it to life faster than you might think!</span></p>

<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>