👉 Hands-on engineering, or "Hackathons," is a dynamic event where engineers and tech enthusiasts collaborate intensively over a short period, typically 24 to 48 hours, to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems or create new technologies. Participants work in teams, leveraging their diverse skill sets to brainstorm, design, and prototype ideas, often focusing on hardware or software projects. These events foster creativity, problem-solving, and interdisciplinary collaboration, allowing engineers to apply theoretical knowledge in practical contexts, iterate rapidly, and sometimes even commercialize their projects. Hands-on engineering not only accelerates innovation but also builds community, as participants share insights, learn from each other's experiences, and often form lasting professional relationships.