BrainHack CODE_EXP

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What was BrainHack CODE_EXP?

BrainHack CODE_EXP is a mobile app development hackathon. In our May–June 2025 run, teams attended training on React Native, generative AI, and on-device LLMs, then submitted a proposal deck, a one-minute pitch video, an architecture, and a wireframe to qualify. Forty teams went on to build and pitch live at the finals at Marina Bay Sands for cash prizes. The schedule below is from that run. For a classroom course in the same skills, see Build for Mobile with React Native.

Compare: Build for Mobile: App Development with React Native

Domains
AI Engineering Mobile App Development
Platforms
React Native TensorFlow

Course Overview

BrainHack CODE_EXP is a mobile dev hackathon that we ran in May–June 2025, over three phases:

  • Phase 1: Training sessions

  • Phase 2: Qualifiers

  • Phase 3: Finals

Lesson Outcomes

  1. Gain Hands-on Experience with React Native

    • Understand the fundamentals of React Native for cross-platform mobile development.

    • Build functional mobile UI components and integrate backend services.

  2. Master the End-to-End Prototyping Process

    • Learn how to ideate, wireframe, and prototype a mobile app concept effectively.

    • Translate user needs into intuitive app designs.

  3. Integrate Generative AI into Mobile Apps

    • Explore how to use generative AI tools (e.g. LLMs) to enhance app functionality.

    • Understand practical use cases and best practices for AI integration.

  4. Work with Edge LLMs

    • Learn about deploying LLMs on-device or on the edge for faster, privacy-preserving AI features.

    • Understand the trade-offs and constraints of edge computing in mobile environments.

  5. Develop Communication & Pitching Skills

    • Craft a compelling 1-minute elevator pitch video.

    • Create a persuasive slide deck that clearly articulates the value proposition and architecture of your app.

  6. Learn Agile, Time-Conscious Product Development

    • Practice working within tight deadlines to ideate, develop, and iterate on a mobile app concept.

    • Experience what it's like to build MVPs in a fast-paced, real-world scenario.

  7. Compete and Collaborate Under Pressure

    • Improve teamwork and decision-making in a live, competitive setting.

    • Receive feedback from judges and peers to iterate on your project.


Details

Phase 1: Levelling Up

Training Schedule:

  • Welcome Brief and Intro to Prototyping • 11 May (Sun) • 9:30am-12:30pm

  • React Native 1 • 11 May (Sun) • 2pm - 5pm

  • React Native 2 • 12 May (Mon) • 9:30am-12:30pm

  • React Native 3 • 12 May (Mon) • 2pm - 5pm

  • Working with Generative AI • 13 May (Tue) • 9:30am-12:30pm

  • Edge LLMs • 14 May (Wed) • 9:30am-12:30pm

Phase 2: Qualifiers

Deadline: 1200hrs, 24 May 2025

Submission: https://tk.sg/codeexp25_qualifiers

Submission requirements:

  1. Proposal (Value proposition slide deck, no more than 15 slides)

  2. Elevator Pitch (1-minute video)

  3. Architecture

  4. Wireframe

Phase 3: Finals

Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre

11 & 12 June 2025

  • 40 teams competed live for cash prizes

  • Put in the final touches to your mobile app

  • Pitch and impress the Panel of Judges

What people say about our courses

The programme taught me that anything is possible. To be able to learn, from scratch, how to code an entire app and publish it on the App Store ― it's an experience that I'd recommend to anyone who's interested in coding! The community also kept me coming back long after I graduated. Truly a great programme.

Tinkercademy is a flexible, responsive and innovative partner, ready to always collaborate to develop cutting-edge coding programmes together with the school. They have depth of expertise, in both technology skills and pedagogy, to understand the needs of our students and engage them holistically.

My past year with the programme has been an incredible journey that I will cherish forever. I've always dreamt of sharing my work with the world, and thanks to the programme's supportive mentors, I turned that dream into reality by publishing my app on the App Store for everyone to use. Along the way, I made unforgettable memories and gained hands-on experience in app development.

Very useful workshop. Guidance and examples were very beginner friendly and easy for participants to follow and try during the workshop. Good to build confidence especially for absolute beginners.

Having the experience as ex-school teachers, Tinkercademy is able to utilise sound educational pedagogy… We continually receive good feedback from students… An Arduino teachers' workshop with Tinkercademy even inspired a couple of our Science teachers to design a term-long performance task.

Most of the time i didn't feel lost, it was thoroughly well explained. I also like the Kahoot quizzes at the end of each session.

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