Hackathons

RIPE NCC hackathons bring together network operators, researchers, coders and developers to take on novel challenges in the spirit of cooperation.

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Making IXFR Small Again

Making IXFR Small Again

Matthijs Mekking

4 min read

At the recent IETF 101 hackathon, we worked on a project to reduce the size of incremental zone transfers (IXFRs) with some very interesting results.

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Hackathons are Awesome!

Hackathons are Awesome!

Vesna Manojlovic

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In December 2014, we announced our first RIPE NCC hackathon, and since then we had six (and a half)! Looking back at these glorious events, we notice the results and inspirations they produced, and we are preparing for the exciting future. This article is a big THANK YOU to the community that made …

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A Story About Encouragement: Attending my First OpenBSD Hackathon

A Story About Encouragement: Attending my First OpenBSD Hackathon

peter hessler

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The next time you are sitting at a table with someone new to your field, ask yourself: How can you encourage them?

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Join APNIC's IPv6 Hackathon

Join APNIC's IPv6 Hackathon

Vesna Manojlovic

4 min read

APNIC is hosting its first hackathon event on 23 - 25 February 2018, in Kathmandu, Nepal, co-located with the APRICOT conference. Participants will work together on finding creative new ways to help promote IPv6 adoption and deployment.

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Results of the RIPE NCC Hackathon Version 6

Results of the RIPE NCC Hackathon Version 6

Vesna Manojlovic

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During a weekend of coding and fun, we have achieved our goal to hack together a set of tools that can help with IPv6 adoption and to visualise IPv6 deployment. Join us in celebrating the results of the sixth RIPE NCC hackathon, with links to documentation, pictures and stories.

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IPv6 Week Denmark

IPv6 Week Denmark

Nathalie Trenaman

4 min read

An IPv6 week is an opportunity to raise awareness and stimulate IPv6 deployment on a national level. It brings a wide variety of stakeholders, knowledge and experience to a country where deployment of IPv6 is low. One of the key factors affecting the success of a national IPv6 week is support from …

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When a Vague Idea Becomes a Hackathon Challenge

When a Vague Idea Becomes a Hackathon Challenge

Sofía Silva Berenguer

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A few weeks ago, I had the chance to participate in a hackathon organised by LACNIC. The event was held in Montevideo, Uruguay, which also happens to be my home town.

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Hacking with Stroopwafels, Mate and Peppa Pig

Hacking with Stroopwafels, Mate and Peppa Pig

Michela Galante

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We were invited to take part in the first hackathon organised by LACNIC in Montevideo, Uruguay. In this article I want to share my experience as observer and share the differences that I noticed between this and the hackathons that we have held. We'll also focus on the challenge that we proposed: a…

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Join the RIPE NCC Hackathon Version 6

Join the RIPE NCC Hackathon Version 6

Vesna Manojlovic

8 min read

Together with Comcast and DKNOG, the RIPE NCC is organising our sixth hackathon, the topic of which will be IPv6! Our goals are to promote IPv6 in Denmark, come up with new and creative ways to visualise IPv6 measurements, and hack together the tools helpful for IPv6 deployment.

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Save the Date: RIPE NCC Hackathon Version 6

Save the Date: RIPE NCC Hackathon Version 6

Vesna Manojlovic

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How appropriate - the topic of our upcoming sixth hackathon is IPv6! The event will happen on 4 and 5 November 2017 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Applications will open later in the summer - for now, please mark your calendars if you are interested, and start thinking about possible projects.

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