Coding has begun for Code Jam 2012!
Congratulations to those who advanced to Round 1! There are three Round 1 sub-rounds, each starts at a different time (see schedule). The top 1000 contestants of each sub-round will advance to Round 2, qualifying a total of 3000 Code Jammers for Round 2.
Note that a Round 1 sub-round only lasts for 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Since 2003, Google Code Jam has brought together professional and student programmers from the world over to solve tough algorithmic puzzles. Last year over 30,000 coders competed, but only Japan's rng..58 walked away with the grand prize: the title of Code Jam Champion, and a hefty $10,000 reward.
Who will sit atop the scoreboard at the end of this year's battle? Will it be you?
The competition consists of four online rounds, culminating in the world finals. This year, the final round will be held at Google’s office in New York City, USA this July.
So stretch out your wrists, get that kink out of your neck, and prepare to let your fingers fly.
Note: We had originally announced that the finals would be held in Paris, but had to move them to the Big Apple for logistical reasons. We hope the finalists will enjoy experiencing Times Square, yellow taxicabs, and much more in the city that never sleeps!
