What happens when Python developers set out to prove their language can own the entire web stack? The PyWebCreators hackathon, organized by Raptors.dev from August 1-4, 2025, challenged participants to build web applications using Python everywhere—from server to browser. This global 72-hour online event celebrated World Wide Web Day by demonstrating that Python developers shouldn't need multiple languages to build for the web.
✯ Best: Innovation <> Stack
- 1st Place — Code Chron OS (Team: PYCoders). An innovative educational platform featuring three distinct "eras" in one cohesive product, creating an immediately engaging experience that feels like switching between game worlds. The platform combines classic games, utilities, and modern tools in an intuitive interface that showcases Python's versatility across different development contexts. "A very strong idea with three 'eras' in one product — like switching between game worlds. It's immediately engaging. A save system would be a great addition, letting users return to their 'era' and pick up right where they left off." — Ivan Isaev, Judge
- 2nd Place — Drag n' Train (Team: Dumbell). A sophisticated machine learning platform that transforms datasets into decisions instantly. This drag-and-drop interface democratizes data science by providing automated model training, feature engineering, and performance evaluation, making advanced ML accessible to users without deep technical expertise. "Nice work! I tested it with several datasets, and it performed well. One area for improvement would be the handling of categorical features, since OneHot encoding isn't ideal when there are many categories. It might be worth exploring more efficient encoding methods for high-cardinality features." — Pavlo Martinovych, Judge
- 3rd Place — FastBoard (Team: Sujal Shah). A real-time collaborative drawing platform that seamlessly integrates AI interpretation capabilities. The tool combines instant collaboration features with intelligent AI assistance, creating a powerful environment for teams and educators to visualize ideas and concepts collaboratively."Great job on bringing together real-time collaboration and AI interpretation in a single tool. With a little more onboarding guidance and clearer documentation, this could easily be picked up by teams and educators right away. Great concept, well executed!" — Sofiia Shvets, Judge
✯ Category Winners
- Best Python Mastery: Dumbell (Team: Dumbell). Exceptional demonstration of Python's capabilities in machine learning with clean, efficient code architecture.
- Best User Experience: Maze Adventure (Team: Bit Brains). Outstanding interface design featuring algorithmic maze generation with customizable difficulty and immersive audio.
- Best Technical Excellence: FastBoard (Team: Sujal Shah). Superior technical implementation combining real-time collaboration with AI-powered features.
- Best Documentation: Maze Adventure (Team: Bit Brains). Comprehensive documentation with clear setup instructions and detailed feature explanations.
- Best Creativity & Originality: Code Chron OS (Team: PYCoders). Most innovative concept with unique multi-era design approach and engaging user journey.
✯ Our Esteemed Panel of Judges
- Tharun Sure — Senior Software Engineer at ServiceNow with over 11 years of experience in AI, ML, and healthcare technologies. Previously contributed to IoT-driven automotive systems at Ford Motor Company and advanced healthcare solutions at Dexcom. Certified Scrum Product Owner and award judge with expertise in enterprise software and AI-powered solutions.
- Vladyslav Haina — DevOps and MultiCloud specialist with extensive experience in AWS, GCP, and Azure. Expert in GenAI, MLOps, and automation technologies with proficiency in Python, Go, and infrastructure as code. Combines deep technical knowledge in cloud architecture with practical experience in CI/CD pipeline optimization and observability.
- Adit Sheth — Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft specializing in AI frameworks and large-scale enterprise systems. With over a decade of experience, he designs intelligent solutions using Agentic AI, LLMs, and ML-driven automation. Contributor to frameworks serving millions of users globally with expertise in Azure AI, Semantic Kernel, and enterprise agent frameworks.
✯ Key Takeaways
- Python Proves Its Web Dominance — Participants successfully demonstrated that Python can handle the complete web development stack, from backend services to browser-based applications. The diversity of solutions—from educational platforms to AI-powered collaboration tools—showcased Python's remarkable versatility in web development.
- Innovation Through Framework Integration — The winning projects highlighted how modern Python frameworks enable developers to build sophisticated web applications without traditional web development complexity. Teams leveraged technologies like FastHTML, PyScript, and Streamlit to create production-ready solutions entirely in Python.
- Accessibility Meets Professional Quality — Projects proved that Python-powered web applications can deliver professional-grade user experiences while maintaining code simplicity and developer productivity. The emphasis on user experience and documentation demonstrated the maturity of Python's web ecosystem.
- Real-World Application Potential — From machine learning platforms to collaborative tools, the hackathon showcased practical applications that could immediately benefit developers, educators, and businesses. The projects addressed genuine market needs while demonstrating Python's commercial viability for web development.
In a world where web developers juggle JavaScript, TypeScript, and a dozen frameworks, these Python purists asked a rebellious question: what if we could build the entire internet in just one language—and actually make it work?
