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The Minnebar Scavenger Hunt: Powered by AI & Tape

by Alice Smiddy | at Minnebar20

I wanted to create a live, QR-based scavenger hunt for Minnebar, but I didn't want to touch the web stack myself. As a data scientist, I’m comfortable with data but a stranger to hosting and UI.

In this session, I’ll walk you through how I used AI to architect the entire project—from selecting a free database to deciding on a hosting platform—all through a collaborative Q&A. Then, I’ll show how I used GitHub Copilot to turn those plans into functional code, iterating through the build until it was live.

The best part? The hunt is active right now! Come hear how AI slashed the "idea-to-deployment" time from weeks to hours, then grab the first clue and start playing.

Alice Smiddy

Alice Smiddy is a lead data scientist with experience designing and deploying machine learning systems in messy, real‑world environments. Her work focuses on data, experimentation, and human‑centered problem solving. Outside of work, her play centers on entertaining her almost‑4‑year‑old — from building scavenger hunts to attempting to foster a love of science via baking soda volcanoes and cornstarch slime. At Minnebar, she’s combining her tech chops with her toddler‑engagement skills in the name of structured chaos and fun.

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