Abstract :
Global software programming contests are expanding in number, size, and scope. Student programmers and, increasingly, their professional colleagues are taking the opportunity to "show their stuff" under the trying conditions of controlled competition. For the winners, the visibility they receive can be instrumental in jump-starting a career (besides the cash and merchandise prizes they might receive). For sponsors, the contests mean beneficial exposure to prospective employees, partners, and customers
Keywords :
computer science education; programming; software engineering; computer science students; programming contests; software programming contests; CSIDC; Code Jam; Computer Society International Design Competition; ICPC; IEEE Xtreme 24-Hour Programming Contest; Imagine Cup; International Collegiate Programming Contest; OSCON; O¿Reilly; TopCoder; open source; programming contests;
