Absolutely! A well rested body and mind will perform much better than one forced to the limits. Proper rest and nutrition will give you the ability to win the m

Absolutely! A well rested body and mind will perform much better than one forced to the limits. Proper rest and nutrition will give you the ability to win the marathon. These hackathons are sprints which can be good to get going fast, and if approached with the right mindset, can provide inspiration but rarely will produce anyone's best work. Hackathons have their place. They are a good place to meet people and test new ideas. If you're expecting anything more, like I suspect the author does/did, then you are setting yourself up for disappointment.