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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Results of the RIPE NCC Hackathon Version 6

Results of the RIPE NCC Hackathon Version 6

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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

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Nathalie Trenaman

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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

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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

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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

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Vesna Manojlovic

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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

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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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Investigating the Status of Reverse DNS

Investigating the Status of Reverse DNS

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Sofía Silva Berenguer

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On 20 and 21 April 2017, the RIPE NCC organised a DNS Measurements Hackathon in Amsterdam. I thought I would be the only one curious about reverse DNS delegations, so, to avoid being disappointed, I convinced myself that the best I could expect was to work on something I could recycle later and use…

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Results of the DNS Measurements Hackathon

Results of the DNS Measurements Hackathon

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Vesna Manojlovic

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Reporting from the hackathon is difficult: the spirit of the event lies in direct participation and shared experiences. In this article, we celebrate the achievements of the fifth RIPE NCC hackathon, document and promote results, and create a memento for participants.

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Follow Up to IXP Tools Hackathon: Code Sprint

Follow Up to IXP Tools Hackathon: Code Sprint

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Vesna Manojlovic

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As a part of the RIPE NCC's ongoing engagement with the Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) we have organised a code sprint. Researchers and IXP developers got together to continue work on the projects started during the IXP Tools hackathon, and achieved new, tangible results.

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DNS Measurements Hackathon 2017

DNS Measurements Hackathon 2017

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Alun Davies

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The RIPE NCC's fifth hackathon event will happen in Amsterdam, in April 2017. We would like to invite operators, designers, researchers and developers to take on the challenge and join us in developing new tools and visualisations for DNS measurements.

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