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We Had 6 Hours, a Dying API, and I'm Ran rm -rf. We Still Won. πŸ†

DEV.to AIΒ·April 14, 2026

The article recounts how the "Dreams of X" team, despite facing catastrophic failures including an `rm -rf` incident, successfully developed NagrikAI during a hackathon. They earned 2nd Runner-Up for their AI solution designed to help vulnerable people in flood-prone Bangladesh communicate needs via voice, overcoming traditional tech barriers.

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