Safari Books Online Looking for Developers to Take the Coders Challenge
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Safari Books Online is holding a competition for anyone who wants to show off their mad coding skills, so if you think you're up to the task check out the Coder Challenge. If you can convince the judges that you're the best developer out there, you'll take home a 3-month subscription to Safari Books Online and score an invitation to a special event hosted by O'Reilly Media founder Tim O'Reilly.
The challenge is open to anyone and the main things judges will be looking for are "developers who stand out in our industry -- those who are using technology in creative ways or are helping our community in novel ways." Indeed, the projects that have already been submitted are pretty cool. Some are focused on highly technical needs like machining and IT, while others look at healthcare or quality of life issues.
To enter the contest, all you have to is fill out an online form describing a project you've completed in the last 12 months, what kinds of resources you used, and who else was on your team. All submissions will be posted online so the community has a chance to vote along with the final selection committee.
If you plan to enter, you need to hurry. Submissions close on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 and winners will be announced on October 7, 2009.
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