MLH (Major League Hacking) operates the world's largest developer community, connecting 5 million software creators through hackathons, fellowships, and DEV's online platform. The organization hosts 1,000+ annual events where developers gain hands-on experience with tools from sponsors like Google, GitHub, ElevenLabs, and Snowflake. MLH supports developers at every career stage by making knowledge from hackathons and community writing permanent, searchable, and useful for future builders.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Developers often lack structured opportunities to gain hands-on experience with real-world tools, build a portfolio of projects, and connect with peers and industry professionals. Fragmented learning resources and isolated coding communities make it difficult for software creators to progress from learning to building to sharing their work effectively.
Solution
MLH provides an integrated ecosystem where developers learn, build, and share together through hackathons, fellowships, and the DEV online community. The platform hosts 1,000+ annual events that give 5 million software creators direct, practical exposure to developer tools from sponsors such as Google, GitHub, ElevenLabs, and Snowflake. MLH creates a home for developers at every career stage, enabling them to build projects at hackathonsholidays, document their learning, and contribute to a searchable knowledge base that benefits future community members. The platform connects the broader tech ecosystem by helping companies reach developers who are actively discovering and experimenting with emerging technologies.
Target Audience
Software developers, students, and technical professionals at all career stages seeking hands-on project experience, learning opportunities, and community engagement, as well as technology companies looking to reach and engage with active developer communities.
Features
- Global network of 5 million registered developers participating in hackathons, fellowships, and online community activities
- 1,000+ annual events providing hands-on experience with production-grade developer tools from industry sponsors
- Integrated DEV platform for publishing technical articles, tutorials, and project write-ups that become permanent community resources
- Fellowship programs offering structured, mentor-guided learning experiences for developers at various skill levels
- Corporate partnership model that connects tool providers with developers actively building and experimenting with their products