Suggested Tech Stack 

  • Frontend: HTML/CSS/JavaScript, React, or Vue.js
  • Backend: Optional - can use static JSON files for role/skill data
  • Database: JSON files or localStorage (no complex database needed for MVP)
  • Deployment: Netlify, Vercel, or GitHub Pages (free options)

Note for Students

For comprehensive guidance on accessing free AI coding tools (like Cursor, or Codex CLI for vibe coding) and leveraging cloud provider credits for AI APIs (OpenAI models through Azure, Gemini through Google Cloud, etc.), refer to the BDPA Indianapolis Hackathon Resources. This guide covers step-by-step instructions for claiming your student benefits and setting up modern development tools to accelerate your hackathon projects.