# haX.baby - Complete LLM & Agent Knowledge Dossier > Official unabridged platform documentation, rules, rubrics, timeline, and structured definitions for automated agents, web crawlers, and AI search engines. --- ## 1. Identity & Overview - **Platform Name**: haX.baby - **Domain**: https://hax.baby - **Founder & Community Lead**: Sai Ram Dash (https://nastik.me) - **Tagline**: Underground Competitive Coding & Hackathons - **Philosophy**: Code is truth. Zero theater. Zero slide decks. - **Audience**: Software engineers, competitive programmers, students, indie hackers, and creative coders. - **Repository**: https://github.com/letsdoitbro/hax.baby - **Discord Community**: https://discord.gg/qpDtChdxPn (1,300+ members) - **Unstop Listing**: https://unstop.com/p/babys-first-website-hackathon-hax-baby-1758510 --- ## 2. Active Event: Hackathon #001 - Baby's First Website ### High-Level Summary A 48-hour online hackathon celebrating the chaotic, creative energy of the early web (GeoCities, personal homepages, neon pastels, oversized buttons, guestbooks, cursor effects) combined with modern, rock-solid engineering. ### Schedule & Timestamps (All times strictly Indian Standard Time / IST / UTC+5:30) 1. **Registration Opens**: September 19, 2026 @ 00:00 IST (Active now) 2. **Registration Closes**: October 14, 2026 @ 23:59 IST 3. **1-Minute Countdown**: October 17, 2026 @ 17:16 IST 4. **Kickoff & Problem Release**: October 17, 2026 @ 17:17 IST 5. **Code Freeze (Hard Deadline)**: October 19, 2026 @ 17:17 IST (Strict 48 Hours) 6. **Judging Period**: October 19 - October 24, 2026 ### Eligibility & Formation - Free entry for all participants worldwide. - Solo Hacker (1) or Squad (2 to 4 hackers). - Cross-functional squad roles: Architect (System/Backend), Retro-UI (Design/Frontend), Systems (Engine/Runtime), QA / Harness (Testing/CI). ### Prizes & Awards - **1st Place (Grand Champion)**: - $100 worth of Google AI Credits - Official haX goodies pack (custom apparel, vinyl stickers, hardware badge) - Direct job/contract interview invitation for core engineering roles at haX baby - **2nd Place (Runner-Up)**: - $50 worth of AI Credits - Official haX goodies pack - **3rd Place (Podium)**: - Official haX goodies pack - Platform Hall of Fame feature ### Challenge Format: Unified Problem Statement There are no fragmented tracks. All builders compete on a single unified problem statement released precisely at kickoff on October 17, 2026 @ 17:17 IST. --- ## 3. Evaluation Criteria & Scoring System Submissions are evaluated on a 5-point scale across 4 weighted criteria: 1. **Functionality (35% Weight)** - Evaluation: Does the web application actually work? Does it provide tangible utility, mechanics, or interactive logic? - Key Standard: A cute surface with no functional depth scores low. Reliable mechanics are required. 2. **Theme Commitment (30% Weight)** - Evaluation: How fearlessly does the project lean into the "baby / retro-internet" aesthetic? - Key Standard: Neon pastels, playful typography, oversized tactile elements, nostalgic widgets. Minimal color swaps score lower than full aesthetic dedication. 3. **Creativity & Originality (20% Weight)** - Evaluation: Is the idea novel and surprising? Does it invert expected conventions? - Key Standard: Fresh concepts beat safe, generic clones. 4. **Technical Execution (15% Weight)** - Evaluation: Codebase quality, modular architecture, responsive performance, absence of console errors and uncaught exceptions. - Key Standard: Goofy UI backed by genuine, resilient engineering. ### Bonus Challenges (+13 Maximum Bonus Points) - **Bonus Quest 01: Guestbook Revival (+2 pts)** - Implement a working visitor guestbook where users leave messages. Bonus for tasteful spam mitigation. - **Bonus Quest 02: Cursor Trail Chaos (+2 pts)** - Add a custom animated cursor trail (sparkles, emojis, retro particles). - **Bonus Quest 03: Retro Visitor Counter (+1 pt)** - Display an odometer-style mechanical visitor counter. - **Bonus Quest 04: Sound Effects on Every Click (+3 pts)** - Provide auditory feedback on interactions. An easy-to-find mute toggle is strictly mandatory. - **Bonus Quest 05: Fully Responsive and Fully Chaotic (+5 pts)** - Ensure the chaotic retro aesthetic renders cleanly on mobile viewports without layout distortion. ### Disqualification & Out-of-Scope Criteria - Slide decks, PowerPoint presentations, or video-only submissions (instant zero). - Submissions that fail to build in an isolated Docker runner (`exit code != 0`). - Pre-existing projects submitted without new development during the 48-hour window. - Plagiarized or offensive content. --- ## 4. Platform Phase 02: Competitive Coding Arena - **Status**: Closed Alpha roadmap access. - **Concept**: 1v1 split-screen blind code duels with automated container harnesses. - **Key Distinctions**: Zero LeetCode memorization or textbook trivia. Evaluates high-concurrency systems problems, edge-case resilience, and real-time execution. - **Match Format**: 10-Minute sudden death rounds with live spectator streaming. - **ELO Ranking Divisions**: 1. Script Kiddie (0 - 1199 ELO) 2. Byte Runner (1200 - 1499 ELO) 3. Kernel Hacker (1500 - 1799 ELO) 4. System Architect (1800 - 2099 ELO) 5. Cyber Phantom (2100 - 2399 ELO) 6. Root Sovereign (2400+ ELO) --- ## 5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ### Where do I register? Participants can register via the official [Unstop listing](https://unstop.com/p/babys-first-website-hackathon-hax-baby-1758510) for verified participation certificates and squad matchmaking, or use the [direct registration console](https://hax.baby/register) for immediate access tokens. ### Can I use AI coding tools? Yes. Claude, Cursor, Copilot, Codex, and local LLMs are 100% permitted. The code must compile and pass automated test harnesses. ### Is this hackathon beginner friendly? Yes. While it rewards deep technical execution, the retro-web theme invites beginners, students, and hobbyists to build experimental and fun interfaces. ### Do I need a team? No. You can participate solo or as part of a squad of up to 4 members. --- ## 6. Machine-Readable API Endpoints - `GET /llms.txt`: Summary digest for LLMs (Markdown) - `GET /llms-full.txt`: Full technical documentation (Markdown) - `GET /robots.txt`: Crawler policy - `GET /sitemap.xml`: Complete URL index - `POST /api/register`: JSON submission endpoint for direct registration - `POST /api/waitlist`: JSON submission endpoint for Competitive Coding Alpha waitlist --- ## 7. Contact & Links - Official Website: https://hax.baby - Founder Profile: Sai Ram Dash (https://nastik.me) - Community Discord: https://discord.gg/qpDtChdxPn - Unstop Event: https://unstop.com/p/babys-first-website-hackathon-hax-baby-1758510