Hackathon Project Workflow

# Generate ideas based on theme
ada chat "Generate 10 hackathon project ideas for climate tech theme"

# Refine specific concept
ada chat "Expand on the carbon footprint tracker idea - what features would make it compelling?"

# Validate technical feasibility
ada chat "Is it realistic to build a real-time carbon tracking app in 48 hours?"

# Competitive analysis
ada chat "What existing carbon tracking apps exist? What gaps can we fill?"

# Technology evaluation
ada chat "Best tech stack for building a mobile-first carbon tracker quickly?"

# Scope feasibility
ada chat "Break down a carbon tracker MVP into must-have vs nice-to-have features for a 48-hour build"

# Create project concept doc
ada chat "Write a one-page project proposal for 'EcoTrack' - a carbon footprint tracking app for daily activities"

# Generate user stories
ada chat "Create 5 key user stories for EcoTrack prioritized by importance"

# Technical requirements
ada chat "List technical requirements and APIs needed for EcoTrack"

# System architecture
ada chat "Design a scalable architecture for EcoTrack with React Native frontend and Node.js backend"

# Data model
ada chat "Design database schema for tracking user activities, carbon calculations, and achievements"

# API design
ada chat "Create RESTful API specification for EcoTrack core features"

# Initialize project
ada chat "Generate complete package.json and project structure for EcoTrack"

# Setup instructions
ada chat "Create SETUP.md with environment setup instructions for React Native + Express.js"

# Git workflow
ada chat "Suggest branching strategy and commit conventions for fast-paced hackathon development"

# Generate task list
ada chat "Break down EcoTrack development into specific tasks with time estimates"

# Assign priorities
ada chat "Prioritize these tasks for a 48-hour hackathon - mark critical path items"

# Create GitHub issues
ada chat "Convert this task list into GitHub issue descriptions"

# Generate boilerplate
ada chat "Create Express.js API routes for activity tracking and carbon calculation"

# Component generation
ada chat "Generate React Native component for activity input form with TypeScript"

# Database queries
ada chat "Write Prisma queries for fetching user activity history and calculating total carbon footprint"

# API integration
ada chat "Write service layer for integrating carbon emission factor API"

# Generate tests in background
ada agents run test-generator "Create unit tests for carbon calculation logic" --input ./src/services

# Run security scan
ada agents run security-scanner "Scan for security issues" --input ./src

# Generate API documentation
ada agents run docs-generator "Create API documentation" --input ./src/api --output ./docs

# Debug issues
ada chat "This API endpoint is returning 500 errors - help me debug" --context ./src/api/activities.ts

# Implementation guidance
ada chat "How do I implement real-time updates in React Native using WebSockets?"

# Quick fixes
ada chat "Review this code and suggest improvements for performance"

# README creation
ada chat "Create compelling README.md for EcoTrack with setup instructions, features, and screenshots"

# API documentation
ada agents run docs-generator "Generate complete API documentation" --input ./src/api --output ./docs/api.md

# Architecture docs
ada chat "Create architecture.md explaining system design with diagram descriptions"

# Contributing guide
ada chat "Write CONTRIBUTING.md for potential contributors"

# Pitch deck outline
ada chat "Create slide-by-slide outline for 3-minute EcoTrack pitch"

# Slide content
ada chat "Write detailed content for each pitch slide including problem, solution, tech, impact"

# Demo script
ada chat "Write demo script hitting key features in 90 seconds"

# Video script
ada chat "Create 30-second video script explaining EcoTrack"

# Code review
ada chat "Review entire codebase for obvious issues and improvements" --context ./src

# UI/UX review
ada chat "Suggest UX improvements for the activity input flow"

# Edge case testing
ada chat "List edge cases I should test for carbon calculation logic"

# Demo checklist
ada chat "Create pre-demo checklist ensuring everything works smoothly"

# Demo data
ada chat "Generate realistic sample data for demo showcasing all features"

# Backup plan
ada chat "Create backup demo strategy if live demo fails"

# Pitch feedback
ada chat "Review this pitch and suggest improvements for clarity and impact"

# Q&A preparation
ada chat "Generate 10 tough questions judges might ask about EcoTrack and good answers"

# Timing practice
ada chat "Suggest what to cut if I need to fit pitch in 2 minutes instead of 3"

# Landing page
ada chat "Create simple landing page HTML for EcoTrack"

# Social media
ada chat "Write engaging tweet announcing EcoTrack for hackathon showcase"

# Press kit
ada chat "Create one-page press release for EcoTrack"

# Saturday 9 AM - Ideation
ada chat "Generate climate tech hackathon ideas"
ada chat "Validate: real-time carbon tracker app - feasible in 48 hours?"

# Saturday 10 AM - Planning
ada chat "Design architecture for EcoTrack carbon tracker"
ada chat "Break down into prioritized tasks with time estimates"

# Saturday 11 AM - Sunday 11 AM - Building
ada chat "Create Express API routes for activity tracking"
ada agents run test-generator --input ./src --async
ada chat "Debug: API returning 500 errors" --context ./src/api

# Sunday 11 AM - 5 PM - Polish
ada chat "Create README.md for EcoTrack"
ada agents run docs-generator --input ./src/api --output ./docs
ada chat "Create 3-minute pitch deck outline"

# Sunday 5 PM - 8 PM - Presentation
ada chat "Generate 10 Q&A responses for judges"
ada chat "Create demo checklist"
ada chat "Write engaging project description for submission"

# Start long-running tasks early
ada agents run docs-generator --async
ada agents run test-generator --async

# Continue coding while agents work

# ❌ Vague
ada chat "Build a carbon tracker"

# ✅ Specific
ada chat "Create React Native component for activity input with 5 preset categories, custom amount field, and date picker"

# ✅ Include relevant files
ada chat "How do I integrate this API?" --context ./src/services/api.ts

# ✅ Mention tech stack
ada chat "Fix this TypeScript error in Next.js app"

# Regularly check scope
ada chat "Is this feature critical for MVP or nice-to-have?"

# Technical debt assessment
ada chat "Review codebase and identify technical debt from rapid development"

# Roadmap planning
ada chat "Create 3-month product roadmap building on hackathon MVP"

# Production readiness
ada chat "List requirements for production deployment and scaling"

# Blog post
ada chat "Write blog post about building EcoTrack in 48 hours"

# Case study
ada chat "Create technical case study explaining architecture decisions"

# Open source preparation
ada chat "Generate CONTRIBUTING.md and CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md for GitHub"