From idea to demo: rapid prototyping with Claude Code

Turn your hackathon idea into a working prototype in one hour. In this hands-on workshop, you'll use Claude Code to plan a focused MVP, scaffold an application, build its core feature, debug problems, and iterate — all through natural-language instructions.

The emphasis is on momentum: giving Claude useful context, breaking work into small steps, reviewing generated code, and cutting anything that doesn't strengthen the demo. Bring your own idea or follow the workshop example, and leave with a prototype you can keep building during the hackathon.

You'll learn how to:

• Turn an idea into a realistic MVP

• Set up and navigate a project with Claude Code

• Write effective prompts for implementation and debugging

• Test and review AI-generated code

• Get from an empty folder to a demo-ready prototype

Requirements: a laptop with Claude Code installed and signed in on a Pro plan or higher.