Introduction

Welcome to BeanHacks — the hackathon where caffeine meets code. Whether you're a developer, designer, product thinker, or just someone who's spent way too long waiting in a coffee shop line, this is your chance to build something that actually makes a difference. From bean to build, we're here to brew up the next generation of café tech.

Tools & Technologies

You're free to use any tools, languages, or frameworks you're comfortable with. Not sure where to start? Here are some popular options to get you going:

  • Frontend — React, Vue, Flutter, Swift, Kotlin
  • Backend — Node.js, Python, Django, Firebase
  • Database — PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Supabase
  • AI & ML — OpenAI API, Hugging Face, TensorFlow
  • Design — Figma, Canva
  • Hardware — Raspberry Pi, Arduino (for physical prototypes)

No gatekeeping here — use whatever helps you build the best solution.

Inspiration

Not sure where to begin? Here are a few real problems worth solving:

  • A barista accidentally makes the same drink twice because the order system is unclear
  • A café runs out of oat milk on a busy Monday morning with no warning
  • A customer waits 20 minutes only to realize their order was lost
  • A café owner has no idea which menu items are actually profitable

Sound familiar? These are the problems BeanHacks was made for.

Contact Us & Support Channels

Have questions before or during the event? We've got you covered.

  • Email — kyliemarcisz@berkeley.edu

Don't hesitate to reach out — no question is too small.

Additional Resources

Here are some helpful links to get you prepared: