What is Porticode?

Porticode is a 24-hour event run by UCLU Technology Society, where you’ll be given all the workshops, tools, mentors and snacks you’ll need to create new and interesting ideas. These kind of events are also known as hackathons, but don’t worry! This isn’t about hacking into banks or shops, but rather about creating something you think is interesting, life changing, or just plain ridiculous.

What can you make? As long as you can build it with the tech that we have available (as well as any you want to bring), and you can do it in one day, then it’s fair game. Your project could be useful for the real world or it can have no use at all!

Once the 24 hours are over, you’ll be given the opportunity to show off what you’ve done in a ‘science fair’ style setting, and also the chance to demonstrate your creation in front of other attendees. Also, during the weekend, we’ll be holding mini-events and games, to give you a break from your projects.

Do I need to be a computer scientist?

Definitely not! We’ve specifically designed this event for people who haven’t typed a single line of code before. We’ll be bringing a selection of gurus and mentors from TechSoc and the tech industry who’ll be running series of beginner’s workshops on a variety of topics, as well as helping you with your projects in any way they can.

Our hope is that you’ll leave Porticode feeling like you’ve learned a lot, as well as having a good time.

What do I get out of it?

Mainly, you’ll have the chance to create something interesting using some exciting tech in a stress-free environment. Unlike events of a similar nature, we’re putting a larger emphasis on learning and collaboration, rather than how ‘good’ the end product is. However, there’ll still be a couple of small prizes for the creations that the mentors as well as fellow attendees think are very interesting.

Link: Porticode