Getting Started

1. Join our Slack (by signing up in the main page) and follow the process in #slack-welcome-start.
2. Login on Hackatime using Slack. Follow the tutorial to set up and start logging hours in the code editor that you use.
3. Once you get Hackatime set up, head to Neighborhood App Download or Neighborhood App Online and connect your project. Remember to use the same email as Slack!
4. Read this letter by Thomas to get an idea of the kind of projects that you should make. Make something playful, something you love!
5. Push your commits frequently. Create a devlog every couple of hours (recommended 3-4h) with a screen recording that shows what you’ve achieved. Include a little video explanation too, and say hi to everyone!
6. When you hit 50 hours, request a visa invitation letter!
7. When you hit 100 hours, you’ll get the stipend for your flight! You can start thinking about your fly-in and fly-out dates — IRL Neighborhood runs from the whole of June to August. (Minimum stay length: 2 weeks, maximum stay length: 3 months. Flight, food, and housing all covered!)
8. There is no capacity limit. Everyone who hits 100 hours will come.

Have more questions? Head to the FAQ!