devmarathon
nounUK /ˈdɛv.mær.ə.θən/
US /ˈdɛv.mɑːr.ə.θɑːn/
A devmarathon is a long event where people build computer programs together for many hours.
Our team joined a devmarathon and made a fun game in one weekend.
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2. A long, intense period of writing and fixing computer code.
He went on a devmarathon to finish the app before Monday.
3. A contest where teams race to create the best working software.
The devmarathon judges gave first prize to the smartest robot app.
4. A gathering of programmers who work nonstop on shared projects.
The school hosted a devmarathon where students helped each other learn to code.