Baby's First
Website 🍼
Embrace the creative chaos of the early web. Bright neon pastels, wobbly animations, oversized buttons, visitor counters, and sound effects on every click — backed by rock-solid, production-grade engineering underneath.
Problem Statement
One unified challenge for all builders. Complete problem brief, starter repos, and automated test harnesses unlock simultaneously.
Problem Statement
Classified
Every solo hacker and squad competes on this exact challenge. The full brief, starter repositories, and automated test runners will unlock right here and broadcast live in Discord at 17:17 IST sharp.
Hackathon Prizes 🎀
- ✓$100 worth of Google AI Credits
- ✓Official haX goodies pack (apparel, stickers, hardware badge)
- ✓Direct interview invitation for core engineering roles at haX baby
- ✓$50 worth of AI Credits
- ✓Official haX goodies pack
- ✓Official haX goodies pack (curated apparel, stickers & collectibles)
- ✓Platform Hall of Fame feature
One Shared Challenge for All Builders
There are no fragmented tracks or ambiguous sub-prompts. All solo builders and squads compete on the exact same challenge. The official problem statement will be unlocked at the exact minute of kickoff on October 17, 2026 @ 5:17 PM IST.
Join The Community
Real-time problem drop alerts, squad matchmaking, mentor office hours, and technical discussion across WhatsApp and Discord.
Official WhatsApp Community
Direct push notifications the moment the classified problem brief unlocks. Instant 1-minute countdown pings, code freeze countdowns, and rapid organizers announcements right on your phone.
Official Discord Arena
Form strike squads in #team-finder, test your code against container bot runner updates, and get 24/7 technical debugging and live mentor support.
Master Schedule
Registration Opens
Form your squad or register solo and start warming up. No project code yet.
Registration Closes
Final chance to register. Squads lock in their roster slots.
Final Countdown
Problem statement drops in exactly one minute. Prepare editors and repos.
Kickoff & Problem Release
The official challenge drops live on Discord and the platform. 48 hours begin.
Code Freeze
Submissions close exactly 48 hours after kickoff. Zero late entries accepted.
Evaluation on a 5-Point Scale
Each project is rated on a 5-point scale across four weighted criteria. Final ranking is the weighted average across all judges who evaluated the project.
Scoring Calculator 🧮
Simulate judge weighting across all four 5-point evaluation rubrics.
Functionality (35%)
Does it actually work without crashing? Does it provide real interactive utility or mechanics? A cute shell with no working features behind it will score low.
Theme Commitment (30%)
How fearlessly did you embrace the retro-web aesthetic? Neon pastels, oversized buttons, wobbly animations, and nostalgic chaos. Minimal color swaps score lower than full aesthetic dedication.
Creativity & Originality (20%)
Is the concept novel and surprising? Has this idea been done a hundred times before, or did you discover a fresh angle nobody else thought of?
Technical Execution (15%)
Is the code clean underneath the chaos? Solid structure, fast rendering, responsive layout, and zero console errors. Goofy UI backed by genuine engineering.
Bonus Challenges (Up to +13 Pts)
Optional challenges. Pick one or two and nail them. One done properly beats five half-started.
Guestbook Revival
Bring back the classic guestbook. Visitors leave a message that renders live on the page. Bonus points for spam-proofing with charm.
Cursor Trail Chaos
A visible animated cursor trail effect: sparkles, emojis, or retro pixels following the user's cursor.
Visitor Counter
The classic mechanical odometer-style visitor counter. It doesn't have to be accurate — it has to be charming.
Sound Effects on Click
Tactile audio feedback on interactions. An easy-to-reach mute button is strictly mandatory.
Fully Responsive Chaos
The retro-cute aesthetic holds up flawlessly on mobile devices without layout breaks or horizontal overflow.
What Won't Score Well
- ✗A generic corporate site with zero retro-cute theme commitment
- ✗A joke landing page with no working functionality or interactive logic
- ✗Static Figma mockups or PDFs instead of a live deployed web application
- ✗Reused old projects submitted without new code during the 48-hour sprint
- ✗Offensive content dressed up as chaotic — keep it playful and fun
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about problem release, eligibility, squads, and automated judging.
When will the problem statement be revealed?
Can I use AI tools, Cursor, Claude, or Copilot?
What tech stack is allowed for submissions?
How do squad teams work vs. solo hackers?
How is the 48-hour deadline verified and enforced?
Is entry completely free?
Lock in for Baby's First Website
Free entry. Solo hackers or squads up to 4. 48 hours of retro-internet chaos backed by genuine engineering.