- Code has to be in either C# or VB.NET. No other languages are considered.
- The code has to be written by you.
- If you have adapted the code from somewhere, you have to cite the resource.
- You will be given 7 minutes to show the code.
- You cannot use any slides.
- It is recommended (not mandatory) to keep the number of lines of code to 30.
- Maximum of 6 participants would be chosen to demonstrate.
- All the code pieces will be acknowledged on Jacksonville Code camp web site.
- The deadline to submit your entry is August 24th, 2007.
Judging Criteria
The “Cool Index” of code would be computed based on the following factors (not in any order of importance).
- Purpose of Code
- Usefulness
- Creativity
- Number of Lines
- Presentation
- Wow Factor
Additional Rules and Information
- Each contestant gets maximum of 7 minutes to show the code.
- Code has to be in either C# or VB.NET.
- We will have a person who will indicate time at 5 min and 6 min interval.
- If the contestant over runs the time, 1 point will be deducted for every second from the final score.
- The contestant’s entry is evaluated based on the criteria as below.
- There will be a panel of 2-3 judges. The judges will be introduced before the session.
- The decision of judges will be final and binding.
Judging Criteria Guide
- Is the purpose Clear, concise, and defined? What problem does this code solve?
- How useful is the code? Does it provide a custom solution to the problem or a standard one?
- What is the extent of creativity?
- Is the code presented in an organized, confident way?
- How many lines of Code? The fewer the better. Recommended limit is 30 LOC.
- Is the code style proper? Is the code documented?
- How did you feel the first time you heard about the solution? Quantify it on point scale.
- Why coolest? The contestant has 1 minute to answer why this is the coolest piece of code for the problem.
- The judges can ask a technical question to the contestant. The points are awarded based on the correctness of response. The contestant has 1 minute to answer the question.
Prizes
- The first 3 coolest pieces of code as determined by judges would be awarded.
- We will also present an audience award for coolest code.
- Each audience member will have a card to mark the coolest piece of code.
- The audience members present will also have a chance to win a prize.
- Every participant's entry gets 3000 Community Credit points. The winner gets 10000 Community Credit Points.
Contest Prizes still to be decided. However, they would be better than last year's contest prizes.
How to submit your entry?
Send your topic, code description, and any other useful information along with your contact information to me at vinay_a at [hotmail] dot [com]. I'll let you know, if your entry is accepted or not.
Be present on August 25th in coolest code session at 1:50 PM to demonstrate your code.
Happy Coding and have fun!
Vinay