Hackerspace
Hackerspaces might be considered to be computer based community workspaces, similar to the term makerspace but are technology focussed, with occupants engaging in coding, programming and events such as hackathons (data driven creative problem solving events or competitions). There can be negative connotations also related to the term hacker, but in general one might say hackerspaces consider themselves as normally engaging in tech activity for positive change as opposed to cyber or security threats - but definitions can be differ.
Hacklabs initially started appearing in popular culture during the 1990's, often with a particular political agenda but primarily with a focus on using technology to find solutions to issues. Hackerspaces arrived in the tech lexicon a little later but with very similar meaning, through perhaps with a wider agenda and a more open community and collaborative approach rather than a political agenda.
Makerspaces are similarly tech oriented workshop spaces but with a greater emphasis on physical fabrication as opposed to pure data driven activities such as coding, or example 3D printing.
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