The 2009 TopCoder Open (TCO) is a world-wide programming tournament that is open to all TopCoder members 18 and older, who are in good standing, and meet all other eligibility criteria. There are nine different tracks of competition as part of the TCO: Algorithm, Architecture, Assembly, Component Design & Development, Marathon, Mod Dash, Specification, and Studio Design. Taking part in the TCO09 gives you the opportunity to showcase your programming and/or design skills up against some of the best in the world. We're also dishing out cash and prizes! Becoming a TopCoder member is easy and free. Register here. Have a question? Just email service@topcoder.com. Stay tuned for more details as we finalize the preparations for this awesome event!
Save-the-Date for the NEW 2009 TopCoder Open!
The online event will begin in February and the onsite finals will take place June 1-4, 2009 at The Mirage, Las Vegas, Nevada.
The NEW 2009 TopCoder Open will feature NINE competitions including ALGORITHM, ARCHITECTURE, ASSEMBLY, COMPONENT DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT, MARATHON, MOD DASH, SPECIFICATION, and STUDIO DESIGN.
You had better start sharpening your skills now because there are more ways win a trip than ever before!
SEND US YOUR VIDEOS!
NEW for the TCO09! We want to invite our members from all over the world to take part in the TCO09 in some way! That's why we're going to share your member videos at the event! The first 100 members that upload a video will receive a t-shirt! Send us a video like this one from jmpld40.
What you have to do:
- Make a video stating your handle, your name, and where you are from. You can say it in your native language, in English, or both! The video should only be about thirty seconds long.
- Join our group here and upload your video. Once we have approved your videos, we will add them to the TCO09 Channel.
- Be sure to do this fast since only 100 t-shirts will be sent!
All these videos will be put together and showcased on the website and at the TCO09 finals. You all deserve to come to Vegas and share who you are so send us your videos now! Be sure to check the rules and regulations here.