Toptal Hackathon Series - Q4 - Backend Development and System Design

Embark on a journey of backend excellence at our upcoming Hackathon event! Join us for an engaging two-hour challenge where you’ll dive into .NET, C#, and API development, tasked with implementing middleware to handle CORS preflight requests. This Hackathon is the perfect opportunity to hone your system design and API integration skills. This is a valuable learning experience for developers with experience in network protocols and server configurations, for both beginners and experts alike.

Event Details

• Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
• Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
• Duration: 2 hour challenge, 1 hour of networking and mentoring.
• Skills required:. NET, C#, API, System Design

Challenge Details

• Task: You will need to develop middleware capable of handling CORS preflight requests. This challenge will test your abilities in backend development and is directly applicable to real-world API scenarios.
• Technologies & Tools: Harness the power of .NET, C#, and your knowledge of API development to create robust solutions.
• Experience the Challenge: This hackathon is an ideal event for talent with experience in backend development and system design, eager to tackle complex problems in a competitive yet collaborative environment.

Why Participate?

• Deep Dive Development: Immerse yourself in a scenario that mirrors the challenges faced by industry professionals, sharpening your skills in real-time.
• Mentorship and Mastery: Connect with industry veterans and fellow enthusiasts who share your passion for backend technologies and thrive on collaborative growth.
• The Competitive Edge: Revel in the adrenaline of competition as you code against the clock, striving not just to solve the problem, but to engineer the sleekest solution.

Important: This is an individual challenge, no teams will be formed.

Prepare to dive deep into the world of backend development, middleware, and APIs. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to level up your skills, connect with peers, and get a taste of real-world system design challenges. Register now and get ready to code!

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This event will be hosted on Airmeet, an event platform. To ensure you are registered correctly, please follow these steps:

1. Follow the RSVP link to the external registration page on Airmeet.
2. As this event is only for talent in the network, you must register with your Toptal email address.
3. Complete the registration form.
4. Once your registration form is submitted, you will receive a confirmation message from notifications@airmeetevents.com to your Toptal email address with your unique access link. Do not share this link with anyone else.
5. Add the event to your calendar. Your unique access link will automatically be added to the invite. This is how you will access the event the day of.