Embarking on my first solo submission to the World's Largest Hackathon was a leap into the unknown - a thrilling blend of ambition, grit, and discovery. As a lone innovator, I navigated challenges, honed my skills, and transformed ideas into impact. This journey, fueled by determination and a desire to push boundaries, has shaped my perspective and inspired this submission - a testament to the power of individual vision in driving meaningful change.
My first solo submission to the World's Largest Hackathon was a defining moment - a whirlwind of challenges, learning, and self-discovery that fueled my drive to innovate. That journey inspired me to pour my energy into a new project, one I believe can spark profound joy for humanity: a platform that connects people through vibrant, meaningful social experiences in their cities eventifycom.netlify.app
By fostering community and celebration, this work reflects my commitment to creating solutions that uplift lives. This submission builds on that vision, blending my solo hackathon insights with a passion for transformative impact.
Building with BOLT
What we built
Eventify is a dynamic web application designed to simplify event planning and coordination, connecting organizers, attendees, and vendors in one seamless platform. Built for the World's Largest Hackathon, Eventify (live at eventifycom.netlify.app) allows users to create, manage, and promote events, browse upcoming gatherings, and coordinate logistics like ticketing and vendor bookings—all with an intuitive, modern interface. Powered by Bolt.new, this full-stack application showcases how AI-driven development can turn a bold idea into a functional, user-focused product in record time.
Eventify addresses the chaos of event planning by offering: Event Creation & Management: Organizers can set up events with customizable details (date, location, tickets) and manage RSVPs in real time.
Attendee Experience: Users can discover events, purchase tickets, and receive personalized recommendations based on their interests.
Vendor Integration: A marketplace connects organizers with local vendors for catering, venues, and more.
Real-Time Updates: WebSocket-powered notifications keep all stakeholders in sync.
Built with React, TailwindCSS, and Supabase for the backend, Eventify delivers a responsive, scalable solution deployed effortlessly via Netlify.
How Bolt.new transformed our development process
Bolt.new was the backbone of Eventify rapid development, turning a complex vision into reality in just days. Here's how it reshaped our workflow: Lightning-Fast Prototyping: Using Bolt.new's natural language prompts, we scaffolded the entire app with a single command: "Build a full-stack event planning app with React, TailwindCSS, and Supabase, featuring event creation, ticketing, and real-time notifications." Within minutes, Bolt.new generated a working prototype, complete with frontend components and backend logic.
Iterative Refinement: We refined features iteratively, prompting Bolt.new to add specific functionalities like "integrate WebSocket for real-time RSVPs" or "design a colorful, modern UI with TailwindCSS." This cut development time from weeks to hours.
No Setup Hassle: Bolt.new's WebContainer-based IDE eliminated local environment setup, letting us focus on building rather than configuring.
One-Click Deployment: Netlify integration via Bolt.new made publishing Eventify seamless, ensuring our app was live and accessible at eventifycom.netlify.app in a single click.
Bolt.new's AI-driven approach saved us an estimated 80+ hours of manual coding and configuration, enabling us to prioritize user experience and creative features over boilerplate work.
Sponsor challenges tackled
Eventify aligned with several hackathon sponsor challenges: Startup Challenge (Supabase): We leveraged Supabase for a scalable backend, handling user authentication, event data storage, and real-time updates via WebSockets. Bolt.new's AI helped integrate Supabase seamlessly, though we iterated prompts to fine-tune complex queries.
Deploy Challenge (Netlify): Deploying to Netlify was effortless with Bolt.new's one-click integration, ensuring Eventify was live and performant for global access.
Make More Money Challenge (Revenue Cat) We added a subscription model for premium event features using Revenue Cat's SDK, prompted via Bolt. new to integrate monetization flows.
One challenge was implementing OAuth for secure vendor logins, which required multiple prompt refinements to capture nuanced authentication logic. Bolt.new's iterative prompting resolved this, though it highlighted the need for precise language when tackling complex integrations.
Favorite prompts and code snippets
Our favorite prompt was: "Let's create a full-stack event planning app using React, TailwindCSS, and Supabase. Include a homepage with event listings, a dashboard for organizers to manage events, and real-time notifications for attendees. Use a vibrant, modern UI." This generated a functional app structure, though we followed up with: "Add placeholder images from Unsplash for event cards and relative date formatting for event times." The result was a polished UI with dynamic event displays. A key code snippet (generated and refined via Bolt.new) for real-time notifications:
import { useEffect } from 'react';
import { supabase } from './supabaseClient';
function EventNotifications({ eventId }) {
useEffect(() => {
const channel = supabase
.channel('event-updates')
.on('postgres_changes', {
event: '*',
schema: 'public',
table: 'events',
filter: `id=eq.${eventId}`
}, (payload) => {
console.log('Event updated:', payload);
// Update UI with new event data
})
.subscribe();
return () => {
supabase.removeChannel(channel);
};
}, [eventId]);
return <div>Real-time event updates here</div>;
}
This snippet, generated by Bolt.new, powered live RSVPs and vendor updates, showcasing its ability to handle sophisticated backend logic.
How AI-powered development changed our approach
Building Eventify with Bolt.new shifted our mindset: Outcome-Driven Development: We focused on user needs seamless event discovery rather than syntax or setup, letting Bolt.new handle the heavy lifting.
Fearless Experimentation: The speed of prototyping encouraged us to test bold features, like AI-driven event recommendations, without risking weeks of work.
Accessibility for All: Bolt.new empowered our non-technical team members to contribute ideas via natural language prompts, democratizing the development process.
Learning Through Building: Debugging AI-generated code taught us React and Supabase best practices hands-on, accelerating our growth as developers.
However, we faced challenges: vague prompts sometimes led to misaligned features, requiring careful rephrasing, and debugging complex integrations Revenue Cat demanded some manual coding. These hurdles underscored the importance of clear communication with AI tools.
Impact and future vision
Eventify is more than a hackathon project - it's a scalable solution with real-world potential. By streamlining event planning, it saves organizers hours of manual coordination and enhances attendee experiences. Bolt.new's AI-driven workflow enabled us to build a robust MVP in days, proving that rapid prototyping doesn't sacrifice quality. Moving forward, we plan to enhance Eventify with AI-powered features like predictive attendance analytics and automated vendor matching, all while leveraging Bolt.new for iterative development.
Conclusion
Bolt.new transformed our journey with Eventify, proving that AI-powered development is a game-changer for speed, accessibility, and creativity. From a single prompt to a live app at eventifycom.netlify.app, we tackled sponsor challenges, streamlined workflows, and built a product that solves real problems. For developers and creators alike, Bolt.new isn't just a tool - it's a catalyst for turning ideas into reality. We're excited to continue this journey, pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI-driven development.
