CoCode has collaborated with Hashnode to bring you a monthly blogging challenge: Blog-a-thon
For April, write a blog, in one or more of the following four tracks namely,
- Version Control
- Algorithms
- No-code tools
- 25% of 2023
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To participate, write a blog on Hashnode and add the tag
CoCodeBlogsto your blog on Hashnode -
Do not forget to link your social profiles (Twitter and/or LinkedIn) to your Hashnode profile so that you can be contacted if you win.
- Blog-a-thon is a blogging challenge brought to you by CoCode in association with Hashnode, a free developer blogging platform. We have 4 tracks for March namely-
Linux,Development,DevRel, andData Structures. You can write a blog for all or either of them by adding the tagCocodeBlogs. At the end of the month, we will announce one winner for each track, therefore, 4 winners in total, who will be rewarded with Hashnode swags and a shoutout from CoCode’s socials.
- The challenge ends on April 30, 2023.
- All you have to do is write a blog on Hashnode and add the tag
CocodeBlogsto it and publish it. If you do not add the said tag, your entry will not be considered.
- YES! You can write on any topic as long as it fits either of our four tracks but anything apart from that will not be accepted.
- YES! In fact, the more you write, the better chance of you winning. You can also write on more than one of the tracks mentioned above.
- Cool Hashnode swags and a chance to build your personal brand through technical blogging!
- Give your blog an interesting title
- Add a table of content for ease of reading
- Explain the chosen topic well
- Add media such as images and videos wherever needed
- Embed links for other blogs, YouTube videos, wikipedia pages etc, wherever needed
- Give a conclusion to your blog
- Write the name of the track you are writing for (optional but convenient for us)
- For example,
This blog is written for the “DevOps" track of CoCode Blogs. - Do not forget to add the tag
CocodeBlogsto your blog for it to be considered a valid entry. - Lastly,
do not plagiarize.
When selecting the best blogs, we look at the following criteria:
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Interesting introduction: A captivating introduction that piques the reader's interest and draws them in is essential.
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Clear explanation: Your blog's purpose is to explain the chosen topic thoroughly well. Regardless of whether the topic is simple or complex, it's important to present it in a way that is easy for readers to understand.
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Use of Multimedia: Incorporating multimedia such as images and videos can provide readers with a broader understanding of the topic. However, be careful not to overload your blog with unnecessary multimedia.
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Links to external and internal resources: To aid readers in understanding the topic, consider including links to your own previously written blogs or external resources such as blogs, social media posts, GitHub repositories etc.
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Concise conclusion: Summarizing the key points of your blog is crucial. It provides readers with a quick recap of the topic covered.
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Length of the blog: While there is no official minimum length for a blog, we recommend having at least 300-400 words. There is no upper limit to how much you can write.
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Basic grammatical correctness: You can use free tools like Grammarly to make sure that your blog does not have any grammatical errors.
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Readability: The goal is to explain the topic using simple language that is easy for readers to understand.
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Uniqueness: While not essential, a unique topic can make your blog stand out from others. In a scenario where two blogs are equally well-executed, the uniqueness of the topic may be a deciding factor.
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No Plagiarism: There should be no plagiarism in your blog. Any entry plagiarised above the mark of 20% will be disqualified at once.
Don't worry if this seems overwhelming at first. Just get started!
- Ask, any doubt, big or small, on our Discord server. We will be more than happy to assist you!