Hacker

Also known as hackers

thumb|upright=1.35|Participants in the Coding da Vinci hackathon, [[Berlin, Germany, April 26–27, 2014|alt=A group of people working on laptop computers at a common table]]

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A hackathon is an event where programmers and tech enthusiasts gather to collaborate intensively on coding projects over a short period, typically working together at common tables on laptops. These events matter because they bring together creative problem-solvers to rapidly develop software solutions and foster innovation within the tech community.

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Commons category: Hackers
female form of label: kodumulino
male form of label: Hacker

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Etymology
Definitions
Civic hacker
Security-related hacking
Hacker culture
Motives
Overlaps and differences
Representation in media
See also
References
Further reading
Computer security
Free software/open source
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thumb|upright=1.35|Participants in the Coding da Vinci hackathon, [[Berlin, Germany, April 26–27, 2014|alt=A group of people working on laptop computers at a common table]]

A hacker is a person skilled in information technology who achieves goals and solves problems by non-standard means. The term has become associated in popular culture with a security hackersomeone with knowledge of bugs or exploits to break into computer systems and access data which would otherwise be inaccessible to them. In a positive connotation, though, hacking can also be utilized by legitimate figures in legal situations. For example, law enforcement agencies sometimes use hacking techniques to collect evidence on criminals and other malicious actors. This could include using anonymity tools (such as a VPN or the dark web) to mask their identities online and pose as criminals.