3.3 SHORTCUTS IN LOVABLE
Make Your Timeline
Before you write a single prompt, work backwards from deadline:
1
Open the hackathon submission page
Read the submission requirements and questions — they're part of the deliverable!
2
Plan your timeline based on YOUR situation
Timezone, sleep schedule, team availability — adjust the reference timeline to your reality.
Reference timeline (adjust to your reality)
Hour 1–24
Hour 24–36
Hour 36–46
Hour 46–47
Build Tier 1 + Tier 2
- •Build Tier 1 features
- •Test core flows
- •Add Tier 2
Test & iterate
- •Test end-to-end
- •Collect feedback
- •Debug
Polish, demo prep
- •Polish UI
- •Prep demo
- •Record video
⚠️ Never submit at the actual deadline — aim for T-1 to T-2 hours.