I’m Alisha Maddy, an aspiring Software Engineer pursuing a career in tech as a self-taught developer. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and biochemistry, I started teaching myself to code during the pandemic. While I love all things chemistry, it turns out I love coding even more, and I’ve been trying to get started in the industry since 2020. Major League Hacking (MLH) has empowered my career switch journey and played a pivotal role in shaping my path.  Discovering MLH I first learned about MLH from a community college professor in early 2022 and immediately knew I ..read more

Major League Hacking (MLH) is excited to announce Adobe is joining forces to empower hackers globally! Adobe helps creatives and developers build customized digital experiences, and their tools like Adobe Express and Adobe Creative Cloud are trusted by millions of users across the globe. Your All-In-One Content Creation App Adobe Express is an AI-first, all-in-one creativity app that makes it fast, easy, and fun to make, share, and print standout posters, flyers, cards, social media posts, videos, images, PDFs, logos and more. Using Adobe Express, developers can take advantage of powerful API ..read more

We’re writing this post to announce to the community a brand-new initiative for MLH that we’re excited about, but that we felt needed some explanation and some context. This Spring, we’ll be piloting our first paid course, and we wanted to tell you all why we’re doing that and where it came from. We hope you’ll come along on this journey with us – check out the story below.   At MLH, we’ve helped hundreds of thousands of hackers launch their careers in technology with the skills and network they gain from our hackathons. Since 2020, we’ve helped over a thousand early-career developers ta ..read more

Hey, hackers! My name is Kari and I’m double majoring in Computer Science and Economics and minoring in Spanish at Vanderbilt University here in Nashville, Tennessee. Currently, my dream is to become a software engineer focused on development for mobile devices and wearables! I am involved with just about everything tech-related in my community, and am currently pursuing roles in software engineering. While the job market has gotten more challenging for recent graduates and those new in their careers the last couple years, companies are still looking for the right talent and it is more import ..read more

This past year, I had the pleasure of attending several DevRel conferences, including DevRelCon London 2023, Developer Marketing Summit 2023, and DevRelX. Going to events like these is always a bit like a family reunion – you see long-time friends and get to meet and welcome newcomers. This was especially true in 2023 with the return to in-person events. There was built-in time and space for networking, in-depth conversations, and learning from our fellow attendees and speakers.  Increased Focus on ROI in 2024 The consistent theme that emerged across all the DevRel events I attended was ..read more

Demand for skilled tech professionals is at an all-time high, and right now, recruiting season is beginning to heat up. Knowing where to spend your time on the job search is the key to finding the best role for you. In this post, we’ll explore the top 5 websites that can be your gateway to a fulfilling career in technology. Make sure to stay informed and ahead in your career journey by signing up for our newsletter! 1. LinkedIn We can’t stress enough how important it is to have a LinkedIn profile. LinkedIn allows you to showcase your portfolio and your skills, and build connections with other ..read more

The term “hackathon” is the combination of “hack” and “marathon,” but don’t let the word “hack” fool you. In this context, hacking refers to inventive problem-solving. Essentially, we like to think of hackathons as invention marathons, where people gather to collaborate on all types of software projects. The stated objective is to create a functioning prototype but most attendees are there to learn new skills, meet new people, and get hands-on experience.  Born in the tech scenes of New York and Silicon Valley, hackathons have evolved into a worldwide phenomenon that transcends the bound ..read more

To get more students involved in cloud and open source technologies, Redis is thrilled to be partnering with Major League Hacking’s 2024 Hackathon Season. Developers can now enter their Redis Stack-based projects in the Most Creative Use of Redis Cloud Challenge for a chance to win exciting prizes! Redis and Major League Hacking (MLH) are excited to announce a partnership that aims to empower and inspire hackers globally! To get more students involved in cloud and open source technologies, MLH – a global community powering the next generation of developers – is hosting the Most Creative Use o ..read more

Are you thinking about the next step you want to take in your career? We highly recommend checking out career opportunities at Fidelity. Every year, many hackers in the Major League Hacking (MLH) community start their careers as an intern or full-time employees at Fidelity.  Fidelity has a variety of incredible employment opportunities in tech for students at every stage of their career. Visit the Fidelity Careers website to start your job or intern search, and join the Fidelity Talent Network.  Build a Meaningful Career at Fidelity You can’t serve customers from all walks of life ..read more

Starting in September 2022, Avanade partnered with Major League Hacking (MLH) to run the “Best Sustainability Hack” challenge at 50 hackathons around the world. The challenge was inspiring. Participants were asked to make a genuine human impact using their ingenuity to address sustainability through the innovative use of technology. To demonstrate how they could create a more sustainable future and help the environment. “I continue to believe that hackathons and the tech community can be a huge power for good, enabling us to crowdsource solutions to important sustainability challenges the wor ..read more