Students Hacking Their Way Into the CNCF - Leveraging Hackathons for Cloud-Native Development

Discover how students can leverage hackathons to break into the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) ecosystem in this insightful 24-minute panel discussion. Learn from experienced student hackers who have collectively participated in over 145 global hackathons, winning 33 of them, as they share their strategies for success in cloud-native development. Explore the benefits of hackathons in developing collaborative abilities, communication skills, and engineering expertise while keeping the experience fun and beginner-friendly. Gain valuable insights on contributing to CNCF projects through hackathons, and understand how organizing CNCF-focused events can attract more young talent to the community. Whether you're a student looking to pursue a career in cloud-native technologies or an organizer interested in fostering local cloud-native culture, this panel discussion offers practical advice and inspiration for hacking your way into the CNCF.