Code Master Challenge
Wonder what’s bugging this guy?
It’s a new contest on Microsoft called the “Code Master Challenge”.
Yet another contest to entice developers to develop apps using the new features of the Delayed, yet upcoming, Windows Vista.
This contest comes with a cool cash prize up to $125,000! Ready to join yet?
The concept of the challenge is pretty quite straight forward. Develop an app that runs on Vista using the new Vista programming capabilities (As I guess, mainly WinFx). You’ll have to register in the website before July 31 2006 to become an eligible contestant (if you’re one of the first 200 to enter, you’ll get a freebie, Vista Polo shirt). Next, create a concept for your new application. You can visit the Inspiration Page to get some ideas. Also, take a look in the Judging criteria to get an idea on how judges would score your application. After the creation of your app (or even before) create a PowerPoint presentation that describes your presentation. You must use the standard PowerPoint template which could be downloaded here. If you would be chosen as a finalist, then you would have to present again your application but to the judges directly using Live Meeting. That’s it!
The rules and regulations of the contest. (Beware, this is quite lengthy and it might bore you.)
Prizes! You heard me right baby! Prizes, with a “s” which means you don’t need to be the lone winner of the contest to receive some cold cash.
• Grand prize: $50,000
• 1st prize: $30,000
• 2nd prize: $20,000
• 3rd prize: $15,000
• 20 finalists $500 each
I’ve just finished registering, hoping for the Vista Polo Shirt to arrive at my doorsteps. Hehehehe...
Here’s the official site.