Through NetExpress, we have learned about this development competition, organized by Google in which any one can participate and earn fame, name and money too.
Primarily, Google Code Jam is a coding competition for those who enjoy solving critical and challenging coding problems, specifically for those youngsters who have got the craze and passion for development. So if you think you are the one, then don’t delay and get your self registered here…!
I hope that lot of Pakistani coders would be jumping into the pool and would outshine everyone.
Mind you that registrations are open till July 17th 2008 only.
About Google Code Jam
is a coding competition in which professional and student programmers are asked to solve complex algorithmic challenges in a limited amount of time. The contest is all-inclusive: Google Code Jam lets you program in the coding language and development environment of your choice.
Google Code Jam begins in July and continues in August, when you will compete in online rounds against contestants from around the world. The Top 500 participants will advance to onsite competitions at a local Google office to compete against those in their region (Asia Pacific; Europe, Middle East and Africa; and the Americas). The Top 100 will participate in the final round at the Google Headquarters in Mountain View, California on Friday, November 14.
Don’t be left out! Make sure to register between June 17 and July 17, and show your coding creativity in Google Code Jam.
Yes there is money in the game too, top 100 finalists will divide over $80,000 in prize money:
| Competitor(s) | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | $10,000 |
| 2nd Place | $5000 |
| 3rd Place | $2500 |
| 4th – 10th Place | $1500 |
| 11th – 30th Place | $1000 |
| 31st – 50th Place | $750 |
| 51st – 75th Place | $500 |
| 76th – 100th Place | $250 |
Tomorrow is CYBER MONDAY! Watch tomorrow for a special sale to be announced!!