Build and Break Hackathon - Hostel Bird

Hostelbird Hackathon Build It. Break It. Ship It. About the Hackathon This is not your typical hackathon. You won’t be solving hypothetical problems. You’ll be working on a real product used by real travelers. Instead, you will: Break what doesn’t work Fix what matters Build what’s missing If your solution is strong enough, it won’t just win, it could go live on the product and you can get an internship opportunity with us! What You’ll Do Identify 3-5 bugs, UX gaps, and broken flows in the Hostelbird app. Think like a user, not just a developer Propose meaningful improvements Build and showcase your solution This is about product thinking + execution, not just coding. Download the app here: https://hostelbird.com/app-download Hackathon Journey Step 01 — Explore the Product Download the Hostelbird app Understand the user journey Identify friction points, bugs, and missing features Step 02 — Break It Find real issues like bugs, UX problems, edge cases and performance gaps Step 03 — Build It Fix 3-5 bugs or redesign a broken flow Write the optimized code for it that is designed to improve user experience Step 04 — Submit Your Work Your submission must include: Problem identified Why it matters Your solution Proof of implementation (code/prototype/demo) Submission Format Participants must submit: A short problem statement Solution explanation Supporting material: GitHub repo/prototype/Figma/demo video Evaluation Criteria Submissions will be evaluated on: Problem clarity & relevance Depth of thinking Quality of solution Execution & feasibility Creativity & product sense Rewards Cash prizes upto 5000 for top winners Exclusive Hostelbird merchandise and gadgets Internship opportunities with Hostelbird Certificate of participation Top solutions may be implemented in the actual product! Timeline Registrations Open: 22 April, 2026 Hackathon Starts: 24 April, 2026 Submission Deadline: 28 April, 2026 Result Declaration: 30 April, 2026. Rules & Guidelines All submissions must be original, not AI-generated. Low-effort or superficial bug reports will be rejected Focus on meaningful improvements, not quantity This opportunity is for people who want to work on a real product, especially in the travel industry, solve practical problems, and turn strong code into a real career opportunity!