# Introduction Welcome, teacher or hackathon enthusiast, to this comprehensive playbook. This guide aims to provide a thorough understanding of hackathons and the practical steps needed to organize and execute them effectively within an educational setting. Whether you are new to the concept or have some experience, this playbook is designed to support you every step of the way.\ \ Let's explore hackathons: * [What](/playbook/introduction/what.md) * [Why?](/playbook/introduction/why.md) * [Where?](/playbook/introduction/where.md) * [Who?](/playbook/introduction/who.md) * [When?](/playbook/introduction/when.md) * [How?](/playbook/introduction/how.md) ## Get Started We are excited to join you on this journey to integrate hackathons into your educational practice. Let’s unlock your students' potential and create transformative learning experiences together. Dive in, explore each section, and start planning your first or next hackathon confidently and enthusiastically. Happy hacking! --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://playbook-eng.edufoodhack.eu/playbook/introduction.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.