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title: "Best Use of Tiger Data – Junction 2026"
description: "Building high-performance apps under hackathon deadlines shouldn't mean spending half your weekend configuring complex databases or learning obscure query languages. Tiger Data extends PostgreSQL to give student developers an ultra-fast foundation for real-time data, time-series metrics, and complex analytics."
url: https://junction2026.com/challenges/mlh-best-use-of-tiger-data
---

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# Best Use of Tiger Data

Junction 2026 · Tech challenges

by Major League Hacking

## The Challenge

Building high-performance apps under hackathon deadlines shouldn't mean spending half your weekend configuring complex databases or learning obscure query languages. Tiger Data extends PostgreSQL to give student developers an ultra-fast foundation for real-time data, time-series metrics, and complex analytics.

Why build with Tiger Data this weekend?

Standard SQL Power: Query massive datasets instantly using the SQL you already know, with no complex NoSQL aggregation pipelines required.

Unified Data Stack: Store relational user profiles and high-frequency metric streams side-by-side in a single database.

Instant Dashboards: Serve lag-free, real-time frontend charts using pre-computed Continuous Aggregates.

90%+ Data Compression: Store millions of events on free-tier cloud instances without running out of disk space.

Whether you’re building real-time IoT monitoring, AI-driven analytics dashboards, or financial prediction engines, show us how Tiger Data powers your project. The team that demonstrates the most innovative, impactful, and performance-driven use of Tiger Data will take home some great prizes!

## Resources

Check how to build with Tiger Data at <https://mlh.link/tigerdata>

## Challenge partner

Major League Hacking

Tech challenges

## Company Info: Major League Hacking

Major League Hacking (MLH) is a community-focused organization that empowers student developers through hackathons, technical workshops, and hands-on learning experiences. Serving as the official student hackathon league, MLH supports events around the world by providing resources, mentorship, and a platform for students to collaborate, build innovative projects, and strengthen their technical skills. By fostering an inclusive and enthusiastic environment, MLH helps students grow as developers, leaders, and creators while connecting them with a global network of peers and industry partners.

## Prizes

- Best Overall

  Stream Deck Mini