HackHarbor is SOSC’s peer-to-peer learning programme that brings students who have just finished their first year together with their seniors. It’s a space beyond the usual classroom to learn, ask questions freely, share knowledge, and get to know the people a year or two ahead.
HackHarbor 4.0 ran over four days, from 18th to 21st August 2026, giving juniors practical exposure to core technical topics while building stronger connections between batches.
Sessions
Day 1: Git and GitHub
Version control from the ground up: repositories, tracking changes, and how GitHub is used to store, share, and collaborate on code.
Day 2: Web Fundamentals
The basics of frontend development with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and how the three work together to structure, style, and add interactivity to a webpage.
Day 3: APIs and Backend Basics
Node.js, Express.js, APIs, HTTP methods, and testing requests with Postman. Students extended a starter project into a student record platform storing details like name, USN, course, and year.
Day 4: Introduction to Competitive Programming
A first look at competitive programming and a starting point for exploring problem-solving through code.
How It Ran
Sessions were held in morning and afternoon batches across classrooms and labs, with SOSC mentors and volunteers teaching, coordinating venues, and helping with last-minute changes. The format stayed interactive, with questions, activities, and games encouraging juniors to engage with their seniors.
HackHarbor 4.0 was carried out with the Internship Cell, under the guidance of Professor Srinivas, Coordinator of the Internship Cell and Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, with SOSC leading technical execution, teaching, and coordination.