🛠️ Day 78 of #100DaysOfCode in Python: Engaging in Hackathons and Coding Challenges

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Welcome to Day 78! Today, we’re exploring how to leverage hackathons and coding challenges to sharpen your Python skills, solve interesting problems, and connect with a community of like-minded individuals.

1. Hackathons

• What Are Hackathons?: Intensive, often competitive events where programmers collaborate to create a project from scratch within a limited time frame.
• Benefits:
• Skill Enhancement: Tackling real-world problems accelerates learning.
• Networking: Meet other developers, mentors, and industry professionals.
• Portfolio Building: Develop projects that you can showcase in your portfolio.
• Participation: Look for hackathons on platforms like Devpost, Hackerearth, or Major League Hacking. Many hackathons are now held virtually, making them more accessible.

2. Coding Challenges

• Online Platforms: Websites like LeetCode, Codeforces, HackerRank, and CodeChef host regular coding challenges and contests where you can test and improve your problem-solving skills.
• Benefits:
• Algorithmic Thinking: Challenges help develop your ability…