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# HackathonManager
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[![Build Status](https://travis-ci.org/codeRIT/hackathon-manager.svg?branch=master)](https://travis-ci.org/codeRIT/hackathon-manager)
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[![Code Climate](https://codeclimate.com/github/codeRIT/hackathon-manager/badges/gpa.svg)](https://codeclimate.com/github/codeRIT/hackathon-manager)
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An all-in-one platform for hackathon registration & logistics, originally developed for [BrickHack](https://brickhack.io) and [WiCHacks](https://wichacks.io) at [RIT](https://www.rit.edu/).
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### 🚨 Read me!
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HackathonManager v3.0.0 is under **heavy** development. It is recommended you wait until that is released before using this application.
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> **This project has been archived and is no longer maintained.** No new features, bug fixes, or security updates will be made. Issues and pull requests are closed.
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HackathonManager will also be following the gitflow workflow with all commits going to the `develop` branch. When v3.0.0 is ready it will be available as a release along with a dedicated v3.0.0 branch.
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## What it did
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❤️ HackathonManager Contributors
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An all-in-one platform for managing hackathon registration & logistics, originally developed for [BrickHack](https://github.com/codeRIT/brickhack.io).
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Read more at **[coderit.org/hackathon-manager/](https://coderit.org/hackathon-manager/)**
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- **Hacker applications:** Enable hackers to apply to your hackathon while providing all relevant information (contact info, school, demographics, etc)
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- **MyMLH support:** Streamline the application process when users log in with [MyMLH](https://my.mlh.io/), a common platform for applying to any MLH hackathon. Basic info is pre-filled based on a common application, so hackers don't have to re-type it every time.
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- **Admissions & RSVPs**: Facilitate accepting hackers to your hackathon & enable them to RSVP
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- **Bus Lists:** Coordinate bus sign-ups during the RSVP process while communicating important information to riders & captains
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- **Email communication**: Ensure hackers get consistent, timely information throughout their application process, while enabling your organizing team to communicate important information at any time.
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- **Statistics & Visualization:** Surface key analytics about your admissions, distribution of applicants, progress towards attendance, etc.
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## Usage
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HackathonManager is a standalone web app separate from your regular marketing website/public homepage.
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A typical setup would be:
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- **brickhack.io** — Marketing site with event info, schedule, sponsors, etc and a button to apply
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- **apply.brickhack.io** — HackathonManager deployment to accept hacker applications + host management dashboard
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This allows your public marketing site to operate however you want it (e.g. GitHub pages) while HackathonManager lives in an isolated, consistent environment.
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HackathonManager makes use of a few different third-party services & Ruby gems:
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- [Devise](https://github.com/plataformatec/devise) + [MyMLH](https://my.mlh.io/) (authentication & attendee identity)
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- [Sidekiq](https://github.com/mperham/sidekiq) (background jobs)
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- [SendGrid](https://sendgrid.com) (email)
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- [Amazon S3](https://aws.amazon.com/s3) (resume storage)
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- [Chartkick](http://chartkick.com) (management UI charts)
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- [Blazer](https://github.com/ankane/blazer) (custom SQL queries, analytics, and charts)
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- [Doorkeeper](https://github.com/doorkeeper-gem/doorkeeper) (authentication via OAuth for API usage)
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## Get Started
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**[Deploy HackathonManager for your hackathon »](https://coderit.org/hackathon-manager/docs/deployment)**
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[![Deploy](https://www.herokucdn.com/deploy/button.svg)](https://heroku.com/deploy)
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## Documentation
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Documentation is available at https://coderit.org/hackathon-manager/
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Docs are maintained as markdown files in the `docs/` folder, with the website configuration & tooling stored in `website/`.
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Doc & website changes are auto-built and deployed via [Travis CI](https://travis-ci.org/codeRIT/hackathon-manager) once merged into master.
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## Commits + Releases
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HackathonManager handled the full lifecycle of hackathon attendee management: applications, MyMLH-based login, admissions & RSVPs, bus list coordination, email communication, and analytics dashboards. It was built with Ruby on Rails and designed to run as a standalone app alongside your marketing site.
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Releases are automatically generated by [semantic-release](https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release) using commit messages.
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## History
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Commit messages should follow the standard `type(scope): subject` format. For example:
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HackathonManager was actively developed from 2016–2021 across 49 releases and 1,077 commits. It powered registration for multiple BrickHack and WiCHacks events and was adopted by other hackathons as well.
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- `feat: Improve form typography`
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- `deploy(heroku): Ensure db:migrate is run after each deploy`
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- `fix: Support HTTPS in questionnaire portfolio URL`
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A v3.0.0 rewrite was started but never completed.
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For more information, see semantic-release's [how does it work](https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release#how-does-it-work).
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## Alternatives
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## Contributing
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If you're looking for hackathon management tools, you may want to explore:
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GitHub issues and pull requests welcome!
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- [HackathonManager alternatives on GitHub](https://github.com/topics/hackathons)
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All documentation is easily editable using the GitHub UI. Click the "Edit" button at the top of any documentation page to get started.
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If there's a new feature you're looking to implement, **please** file an issue to open discussion on the feature before starting work or opening a pull request.
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## Local Development
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1. Setup Ruby + MySQL for local development
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If you don't already have Ruby + MySQL set up, see [this guide by GoRails](https://gorails.com/setup) for pointers.
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- Select your computer's operating system & version
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- If given the choice, use `rbenv` -- this will ensure a clean, sustainable Ruby dev environment
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- SQLite and PostgreSQL steps are optional
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2. Clone the repo
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$ git clone [email protected]:codeRIT/hackathon-manager
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3. Install dependencies
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$ bundle install
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$ bin/rails db:setup
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5. Start up the server
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$ bin/rails s # short for bin/rails server
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6. Visit http://localhost:3000/apply, create an account, and complete an application
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Loading development environment (Rails 5.1.1)
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## License
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8. Visit http://localhost:3000/manage and set up the hackathon as needed
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[MIT](MIT-LICENSE)
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_See https://coderit.org/hackathon-manager/ for docs on regular hackathon setup_
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### Local Development Utilities
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After many years and events, HackathonManager has retired. If you've used, contributed to, or enjoyed HackathonManager — thanks for being part of the journey!
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- **Mail View** - Email templates can be previewed at http://localhost:3000/rails/mailers
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- **Mail Catcher** - When active, emails will be captured by MailCatcher instead of slipping into a black hole (no emails are ever sent in development). Visit [mailcatcher.me](http://mailcatcher.me/) and follow instructions under "How" to get setup.
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- **Guard** - Automatically runs tests based on the files you edit. `bundle exec guard`
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- **Coverage** - Test coverage can be manually generated via the `bin/rails coverage:run` command. Results are then made available in the `coverage/` directory.
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- **Sidekiq** - Run background jobs (such as emails) and view active & completed jobs. Sidekiq is automatically started with Docker - a dashboard is available at http://localhost:3000/sidekiq (_also available in production_).
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Happy hacking,
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## License
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The gem is available as open source under the terms of the [MIT License](http://opensource.org/licenses/MIT).
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❤️ HackathonManager Contributors

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