Greetings, wizards, witches, and benevolent hackathon competitors! ✨
At Team PowerPotters, we take feedback seriously—almost as seriously as a Slytherin takes their ambition. After receiving feedback on our initial Sharing is Caring submission, we’ve reflected, regrouped, and risen to the occasion with an updated act of collaboration and generosity.
Our first attempt (detailed here: Brewing Collaboration Magic: Why Team PowerPotters Deserves the “Sharing is Caring” Badge) was met with thoughtful comments from the judges (pictured below), who rightly pointed out that the Sharing is Caring badge isn’t just about benefiting from another team’s efforts but also giving back in a meaningful way.
So, we’re here to make another attempt—not just to earn the badge, but to truly embrace the spirit of sharing.
🪑 Giving Up Comfort: A Tale of Slytherin Generosity
Every great hackathon wizard knows the importance of a comfortable setup. With long hours of spell-casting (and coding), having the right chairs can be the difference between a productive sprint and a stiff back. That’s why we came prepared with enchantedly comfortable chairs to keep us focused and energized.
But when we saw our fellow Slytherin team, The Golden Snitches, struggling with their less-than-magical seating arrangements, we couldn’t sit idly by (pun intended). In the true spirit of Sharing is Caring, we shared our comfortable chairs with their team, even though it meant sacrificing some of our own comfort.
Why did we do it? Because we believe that no Slytherin should struggle when another has the means to help.
✨ Why This Act Embodies the Badge Criteria
Here’s how our act aligns with the Sharing is Caring badge requirements:
- Sharing Resources: We gave up a valuable resource—our comfortable chairs—for the benefit of another team. This gesture wasn’t just a token of goodwill but a meaningful contribution to their experience at the hackathon.
- Building Connections: By helping another team within our house, we strengthened the bonds of camaraderie and showed that even Slytherins know the value of cooperation.
- Rising Above Feedback: The judges’ comments inspired us to think beyond technical contributions and recognize the impact of tangible, human gestures.
🐍 Reflections on Feedback and Growth
The judges’ feedback reminded us that true collaboration isn’t just about integrating APIs or sharing tools—it’s about making a positive impact on others, no matter how big or small. This experience has reinforced the importance of stepping outside our own bubble and thinking about how we can lift others up.
We hope this second attempt demonstrates our commitment to the Sharing is Caring badge and the values it represents.
🔮 A New Chapter of Sharing
As proud members of House Slytherin, we’ve proven that ambition and generosity can go hand in hand. Whether it’s a seamless API integration or something as simple as a comfortable chair, we’re here to make a difference—not just for our team but for the hackathon community as a whole.
We humbly submit our revised case for the Sharing is Caring badge and thank the judges for pushing us to grow and embody the true spirit of this challenge.
Follow our journey as we continue to share, innovate, and enchant ACDC 2025: acdc.blog/category/cepheo25.
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