ACTIVE Network API Developer Blog

Hackers get ready! We can't wait to see you this Saturday at HACKTIVE 2013, ACTIVE Network's first 24-hour hackathon event. We hope you are as excited as we are to start hacking the night away, here are some things you should know before you arrive on Saturday...

LOCATION

Co-Merge Workplace

330 A Street 

San Diego, CA 92101

CHECK-IN

Saturday, Sept. 21 @ 10:00AM

(get there early and claim your space!)

PARKING

We suggest parking in the garage on Ash between 3rd & 4th Avenue. Rates vary between $5-$12/day. 

Find parking details here: http://www.co-merge.com/parking-at-co-merge/ (Note: parking will NOT be validated--sorry!)

ACCESS THE ACTIVE APIs

• One of the judging criteria requires you to integrate one of the ACTIVE APIs (Activity API v2 or Campgrounds API) into your application. Get familiar with the ACTIVE APIs prior to the start of the event. Keep in mind that you will need to incorporate one of the ACTIVE Network APIs into your app, so find some other data to mashup and make something innovative and awesome.
• Be sure to register in advance for a developer account in order to access the ACTIVE APIs: http://developer.active.com/member/register
• Once you've created your developer account, complete the process by creating a new application within your account in order to get API keys: http://developer.active.com/apps/myapps
• Need help getting your account setup? Get help here: http://developer.active.com/blog/read/How_to_create_your_developer_account_and_apply_for_API_keys 

APP SUBMISSIONS

You'll need to submit your application here http://hacktive.challengepost.com by the 12pm/noon deadline on Sunday, September 22. Submissions need to include the following (*optional):

• Name of your app
• Description
• Images or screenshots
• Video URL* (link to a vimeo or youtube screencast)
• ZIP*, PDF*, or Word document* that is part of your submission
• Website URL*
• Your full name
• Team members
• A list all APIs, SDKs, and Datasets used in your project.

PACE YOURSELF & COME PREPARED

• Check out the schedule at http://developer.active.com/hackathon_2013_schedule
• Don’t forget to bring your laptop and phone charger
• If you plan on napping, you might want to bring a pillow and blanket. Although, you'll likely be focused on claiming first place.

UNDERSTAND HOW TO WIN

• Take a few minutes to review the prizes and judging criteria here: http://developer.active.com/hackathon_2013_prizes
• You can check out the available ACTIVE APIs along with other public APIs here: http://developer.active.com/hackathon_2013_apis
• The theme of the event is all about finding new, innovative ways of helping people become healthier and more active. Learn more about the theme here: http://developer.active.com/hackathon_2013_challenge
• Checkout some of the past hackathon winners and read some tips to get an idea of what it takes to win: 

http://developer.active.com/blog/read/How_the_ACTIVE_API_Has_Helped_Win_Hackathons 

http://masherydev.tumblr.com/post/27076593127/api-hackday-dallas-july-1-2012 

http://developer.active.com/blog/read/7_steps_to_success_advice_every_hackathon_attendee_should_hear 

http://appsembler.com/blog/10-tips-for-hackathon-success/

http://www.intridea.com/blog/2012/6/4/five-tips-for-hackathon-participants 

http://blog.mashape.com/post/53975325208/how-to-find-app-ideas-for-hackathons

http://alexstechthoughts.com/post/28836325740/how-to-win-a-hackathon

http://www.quora.com/Hackathons/Attending-a-hackathon-for-the-first-time-Tips