Did you just start your programming journey?
if your answer is a big βYESβ then let me introduce you to Google Code-in. Itβs an annually held challenge for pre-university kids. You need to be in the age group of 13β17 for attending this challenge.
whatβs that?
This challenge has tasks that are chosen by open source organizations like Ubuntu. The challenges vary from making a logo for their brand new app to fixing an issue on their production website. Even if donβt know programming then you can participate in Google Code-in. You need to complete as more challenges as you can to win this challenge.
whatβs exciting about it?
You donβt need to be a nerd to get some certificates, T-shirts or even a trip to Google headquarters. If you even complete 1 task you will get a certificate and after completing 3 tasks you will get a T-shirt along with it and when you win this competition you will get a trip to Google headquarters. Something thatβs worth mentioning is every organization will have 2 winners so you donβt even need to be βone in billions to win thisβ.
Where can I get started?
Google code-in starts from 28th November every year and itβs going on now so you can participate you just need a valid Google account. After signing in, it will ask for sign the Parental Consent form. Now, you can find a task that interests you, claim that task and start working on it.
Additional links:
Getting Started Guide for google code-in
Top comments (2)
"every organization will have 2 winners so you donβt even need to be one in a billion to win this" - so then you need to be one in half a billion, lol :P
at least π€£