48-Hour Solo Hackathon: Building a Full Stack MVP App with Ruby on Rails

The set up for the 48 hour hackathon

Goal: To build, test, and deploy a full stack MVP app with Ruby on Rails within 48 hours from February 23rd to the 28th.

Process:

1. Set up the development environment, create the project, and set up version control.
2. Define the MVP scope and outline basic user flows.
3. Set up authentication, database, and create basic models.
4. Implement CRUD functionality for core models.
5. Implement core user flows, such as registration, login, and logout.
6. Implement basic UI layout and styling.
7. Test and debug.
8. Review MVP scope and adjust if necessary.
9. Implement additional features as time permits, based on the MVP scope.
10. Set up email service and notifications.
11. Implement any remaining features and functionalities.
12. Refine UI and UX, add necessary validations.
13. Prepare for deployment and deploy and test.

To ensure efficiency:

1. Prioritize tasks by breaking down features into small tasks and estimating the time required for each task. Prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency.
2. Utilize pre-built solutions such as templates, gems, and libraries to speed up the development process.
3. Keep the design simple and focus on functionality to develop the MVP quickly and efficiently.
4. Use existing tools and services like authentication, hosting, and email services to save time and effort.
5. Test features as they are developed to catch bugs and errors early in the development process.
6. Incorporate regular breaks to stay fresh and focused. Rest and eating well is key.
7. Use agile methodology to make development iterative and incremental.

It is an ambitious goal, but you never know what you’re made of until you try.

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