...This chapter looks at the concept of code work, exploring how participants in hackathons immerse themselves in coding to navigate narratives of developmentalist change and modernity promoted by political parties. It follows individuals like Chavita, Leo, and El Pato as they engage in hackathons...

...This chapter examines how the subjectivities cultivated within code work intersect with domains of life beyond hackerspaces. It cites anecdotes of hackers about how skills acquired in coding influence their approach to various aspects of everyday life, including dating and relationships. The hacker...