Global Hack Week: API
MLH
📌 About the Event
Global Hack Week (GHW): API is a week long digital celebration focused on the connective tissue of the modern web: Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). Hosted by Major League Hacking (MLH), this event is less about high-stakes competition and more about community, learning, and building. Whether you are learning how to fetch data for the first time or building complex integrations between multiple platforms, GHW provides the structure, mentorship, and peers to help you succeed.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Category: Hackathons national and international, Web Development & Integration
- Organizer: Major League Hacking (MLH)
- Eligibility: Open to everyone (Students, professionals, and hobbyists)
- Open To: Global (Fully virtual)
- Team Size: Individual or Group (Highly collaborative)
- Effort Level: Medium (Self-paced with daily activities)
- Submission Type: Daily challenge completions and technical projects
📅 Important Dates
- Event Week: April 10, 2026 to Apr 16
- Mode: Online (Discord, Twitch, and MLH Guilds)
🏆 Experience Points (XP) & Rewards
- XP System: Earn points for every challenge completed, from simple social media posts to advanced demo videos.
- Check-in Points: Earn 1 point for every live session attended on Twitch.
- Swag & Badges: Accumulated points lead to digital badges and physical MLH swag (stickers, shirts, etc.).
- Leaderboard: High-ranking participants and guilds gain recognition within the global MLH community.
🎯 What You Will Do
- Technical Challenges: Build projects that utilize specific APIs (e.g., Weather, Finance, AI, or Communication APIs).
- Design Challenges: Refine your skills as a creator by designing intuitive interfaces for API-driven data.
- Social Challenges: Connect with the community via Discord to meet new friends and collaborators.
- Live Workshops: Follow along with expert-led streams to pick up new coding skills in real-time.
- Mini-Events: Take a break from code with fun, non-technical community games and networking sessions.
📦 Resources and Support Available
- Twitch Livestreams: Daily educational content and “build-with-me” sessions.
- MLH Community Discord: 24/7 access to technical mentors and thousands of fellow hackers.
- Project Demo Support: Guidance on how to record and present your project for the final showcase.