# Survey results: Better computer science learning through hackathons

DevFeed: [Survey results: Better computer science learning through hackathons](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/survey-results-better-computer-science-learning-through-hackathons-69019.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://github.blog/developer-skills/career-growth/survey-results-better-computer-science-learning-through-hackathons/>)

Author: Arelia Jones

Published: 2019-07-17T16:02:50Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [GitHub Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/github-engineering.md>)

Topics: [Hackathon-Organiser](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/hackathon-organiser.md>), [Computer science](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/computer-science.md>), [software-development](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/software-development.md>)

Tags: [career-growth](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/career-growth.md>), [developer-skills](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/developer-skills.md>), [developer-tools](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/developer-tools.md>), [developers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/developers.md>), [hackathons](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/hackathons.md>), [insights](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/insights.md>), [students](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/students.md>), [survey](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/survey.md>)

## AI overview

A survey by Major League Hacking suggests that hackathons help computer science students practice classroom concepts, explore new tools, learn skills beyond their coursework, and exchange knowledge with peers. The article encourages educators to help students find or organize hackathons.

## Source excerpt

How do you help students expand their learning, use the latest tools, and prepare for the professional world? A survey shows hackathons can help.