Welcome to Google Code Jam

CODE JAM!
Welcome to Google Code Jam


About Google Code Jam 2010: Do you enjoy solving tough problems and grappling with technical challenges? Then enter Google Code Jam! Know more..

Google Code Jam is a programming competition in which professional and student programmers are asked to solve complex algorithmic challenges in a limited amount of time. The contest is all-inclusive: Google Code Jam lets you compete in the programming language and development environment of your choice. If this is your first time competing in Code Jam, take a look at our Quick-Start Guide to learn the basics of how to compete. The competition consists of four online rounds, culminating in the on-site finals in Dublin, Ireland!
Key dates for 2010.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 19:00 UTC Registration Begins
Friday, May 7, 2010 23:00 UTC 24 hr Qualification Round Begins
Saturday, May 8, 2010 23:00 UTC Registration and Qualification Round End
Saturday, May 22, 2010 01:00 UTC Online Round 1: Sub-Round A
Saturday, May 22, 2010 16:00 UTC Online Round 1: Sub-Round B
Sunday, May 23, 2010 09:00 UTC Online Round 1: Sub-Round C
Saturday, June 05, 2010 14:00 UTC Online Round 2
Saturday, June 12, 2010 14:00 UTC Online Round 3
Friday, July 30, 2010 TBD Onsite Finals

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Rules and prizes.

Top 25 finalists will divide over $10,000 in prize money.
1st place $5,000
2nd place $2,000
3rd place $1,000
4th - 25th place $100

Make sure to read the rules before the competition starts, so that you know what to expect.

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