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# [Why you should participate in Hackathons](https://creativecoder.hashnode.dev/why-you-should-participate-in-hackathons?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Stop being afraid of contributing to open source projects, there are many benefits

Jun 22, 2023 · 5 min read · creativecoder.hashnode.dev  
Updated Nov 22, 2024  
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