Contest Entries and Requirements

1. The contest period covers the the first day of the month 12AM US Eastern Standard Time and ends the final day of the month at 11:59:59 PM US Eastern Standard Time. All entries must be submitted during this period in order to qualify.
2. Entries must be an article, or blog entry.
3. Articles entries must follow the CodeProject submission guidelines.
4. No cheating, lying, plagiarizing articles, chicanery, or kicking.
5. No author can be nominated twice.
6. In the event an article has multiple authors and/or contributors, the number of prizes issued is solely at the discretion of the prize issuer.
7. In the event of a tie, the number of prizes issued is solely at the discretion of the prize issuer.
8. Multiple votes from the same IP will be automatically disqualified.
9. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
10. Only those who live in jurisdictions in which this contest is legal may enter.
11. Any breach of the rules and the prize will be awarded to the runner up.
12. By entering the contest you agree to the rules, conditions of entry, and agree that your member alias and any submitted material can be used for promotional purposes by CodeProject.
13. Entries shall be deemed to be submitted by the authorized account holder of the email address submitted at the time of entry unless clearly indicated otherwise. "Authorized account holder" is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an email address by an internet access provider, on-line service provider, or other organization (e.g. business, educational institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address.

Eligibility

This competition is open to software development professionals & enthusiasts who are of the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence; however, residents of Quebec and of the following countries are ineligible to participate due to legal constraints: Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria. Employees (or a member of their immediate family) of CodeProject or any of their affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising or promotional agencies are also ineligible to participate. Void where prohibited by law.

How to Enter

Entry is by the submission process described above. Please read the submission requirements before submitting your entry and ensure the article is tagged with at least one of the tags corresponding to that competition's category.

Lost, late, misdirected, or illegible entries will be disqualified. Any entry containing content that CodeProject deems objectionable for any reason will be disqualified. All decisions of CodeProject with respect to any aspect of the competition, including, without limitation, the eligibility of entries, are final and binding on all entrants in all matters as they relate to this competition. CodeProject reserves its right to modify the Rules.

CodeProject assumes no responsibility for lost, late, delayed, destroyed or misdirected mail, voice messages, email or any computer errors or malfunctions. No correspondence will be entered into with entrants.

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Current Entries

Articles that match the contest criteria are automatically entered. The top 50 entries are shown.

2ascii: Render JPGs PNGs, SVGs and text to ASCII

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23 Oct 2023honey the codewitch

Create ASCII art from common image formats and text

C++

JPEG

SVG

PNG

graphics

From a Few Lines of Code to Building a Whole Functional Website

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25 Oct 2023Rami Alshaar

Full guide to create a website

CSS

HTML

Python

Javascript

Fast and Stable Polynomial Root Finders - Part One

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11 Oct 2023Henrik Vestermark

Practical implementation of a fast, robust and reliable polynomial root finder using Newton's method

C++

polynomial

algorithm

Reboot or Not to Reboot?

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13 Oct 2023Maxim Kartavenkov

This is a guide on how to configure your application, service or driver to handle appearing the new devices or device removal avoiding reboot request.

C++

Windows

system

media

kernel

directshow

Let's Code that Wicked Cool Calculator

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30 Oct 2023Rami Alshaar

Enhance your coding skills with a walkthrough on how to create a smart calculator with many features made in Python.

Markdown

Python

artificial-intelligence

Matplotlib

text

Inno Setup Tasks Demystified

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18 Oct 2023RickZeeland

Make installations simpler with Inno Setup [Tasks]

Pascal

Dev

InnoSetup

installer

How to Design a Practical Type System to Maximize Reliability, Maintainability, and Productivity in Software Development Projects / Part 1: What, Why, and How?

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19 Oct 2023ChristianNeumanns

This is part 1 in a series of articles about designing a practical type system.

Java

Dev

type-system

Unlocking the Power of OpenAI Text Embeddings in .NET Applications

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17 Oct 2023Daan Acohen

Effortlessly integrate and leverage OpenAI's text embeddings for enhanced text analysis in your .NET projects.

C#

.NET

artificial-intelligence

Effortlessly Generate Image Variations in .NET Applications with OpenAI’s Enhanced API

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11 Oct 2023Daan Acohen

Explore the streamlined process of creating diverse image variations in .NET applications using OpenAI’s enhanced API functionality.

C#

.NET

artificial-intelligence

spSearchTables: Search and Find Tables or Columns by Name or Value

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21 Nov 2023Federico Di Marco

spSearchTables: a helper T-SQL stored procedure for digging into (large) databases

T-SQL

SQL

SSMS

SQL-Server

Algorithmic Alchemy: Exploiting Graph Theory in the Foreign Exchange

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2 Oct 2023optiklab1

Playing with graph traversal algorithms in searching for the way of profitable currencies exchange

algorithm

Jumpstart Your AI Journey: Building Your First Intelligent App with Azure AI and AKS

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13 Oct 2023Cloud Native Apps Team

In this first article of our hands-on series, we’ll delve into creating an Intelligent App that leverages Azure AI Vision to analyze images and extract data.

Python

artificial-intelligence

Generate TypeScript Client API for ASP.NET Core Web API

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17 Oct 2023Zijian

How to generate strongly typed client API in TypeScript for ASP.NET Core

Typescript

AngularJs

jQuery

React

vuejs

OpenAPI

Effortless Content Moderation in .NET Applications Using OpenAI API

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15 Oct 2023Daan Acohen

Automate content moderation in .NET with the power of OpenAI's API

C#

.NET

AI

Developing a Client Package for Integrating OpenAI into .NET Applications

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23 Oct 2023Daan Acohen

An explanation of how to develop a client package Integrating OpenAI into .NET Applications by explaining the development, build, testing and usage.

C#

.NET

AI

Dealing with DCOM Hardening - Part 1

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19 Oct 2023Bruno van Dooren

An overview of the different ways to mitigate the impact of DCOM hardening

C#

C++

.NET

DCOM

Implementation Downsampling Algorithm in MSChart Extension

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21 Oct 2023Code Artist

Implementation of DynamicX-Largest-Triangle-Three-Bucket for chart data plotting

C#

chart

MSChart

algorithm

Build Rich Web Apps with ASP.NET Core and Sircl – Part 1

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22 Oct 2023Rudi Breedenraedt

In this series, we will see how to build interactive web applications in ASP.NET Core with the help of Sircl.

.NET

ASP

Sircl

web

Enable Syntax Highlighting in Nano for Java Server Pages (JSP)

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31 Oct 2023ToughDev

Create custom nanorc file for JSP in nano to enhance syntax highlighting and readability, along with basic autocomplete

Java

JSP

Use VS Code, CMake, and Batch Files to Simplify Your C++ Builds

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3 Oct 2023honey the codewitch

Presenting a simple to create understandable and maintainable builds for projects with dependencies

C++

cmake

batch

Essence and Foundation of the Practical Type System (PTS)

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30 Oct 2023ChristianNeumanns

Goals and non-goals, history, core types and features that shouldn't be supported in a PTS.

Java

type-system

Deploy an Intelligent App on Azure Container Apps with Azure AI: Part 1

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20 Oct 2023Cloud Native Apps Team

In this four-part series, you’ll learn how to create an Intelligent App with Azure. This first tutorial walks you through what Azure AI and Azure Container Apps are, how to set up an Azure environment, and building your basic application.

artificial-intelligence

Azure

Using Microsoft.Graph.Auth to Work with Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)

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4 Oct 2023aniapp_

Use Microsoft.Graph.Auth to work with Azure AD

C#

active-directory

Azure

Cheetah Optimizer - Python Implementation

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30 Sep 2023Ujwal Watgule

The Cheetah Optimizer is a nature-inspired metaheuristic algorithm designed to tackle complex optimization problems across multiple dimensions.

Python

machine-learning

algorithm

DAO. Short and Clear. Let's Create Our Own.

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12 Oct 2023Viktoria Dolzhenko

An introduction to the concept of DAO and a workshop on how to create your own

Typescript

blockchain

security

Effortlessly Implement Audio Translations in .NET Applications

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12 Oct 2023Daan Acohen

Seamlessly convert audio messages to text in .NET using OpenAI's API

C#

.NET

artificial-intelligence

Effortlessly Transcribe Audio in .NET with OpenAI's Transcriptions Feature

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13 Oct 2023Daan Acohen

Unlock seamless audio transcription capabilities in .NET with OpenAI's API

C#

.NET

artificial-intelligence

Harness AI to Effortlessly Generate Custom Images from Text Descriptions in .NET Applications

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15 Oct 2023Daan Acohen

Discover how to leverage AI capabilities in .NET applications for generating custom images from textual descriptions with ease.

C#

.NET

artificial-intelligence

Jumpstart Your AI Journey: Building Your First Intelligent App with Azure AI and AKS - Part 2

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16 Oct 2023Cloud Native Apps Team

In the last article, we created an Intelligent App that leverages Azure AI Vision to analyze images and extract data. We developed an API to perform optical character recognition (OCR) on uploaded images and tested this API locally.

Python

artificial-intelligence

Azure

Powering Intelligent Apps with a Multi-Model Database Using Azure Cosmos DB and Azure Kubernetes Service

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17 Oct 2023Cloud Native Apps Team

In topic 2 of our series, we explore the power of multi-model databases for Intelligent Apps and their integration with Azure Cosmos DB and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).

Python

artificial-intelligence

Azure

Effortless OpenAI API Integration in .NET Applications with a new Client Package

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10 Oct 2023Daan Acohen

Easily interact with OpenAI’s API in .NET applications using the ConnectingApps.Refit.OpenAI NuGet package for streamlined, resilient, and loggable calls.

C#

.NET

artificial-intelligence

Creating a Service Virtualization Capability from Scratch (Part 2)

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24 Oct 2023Pete O'Hanlon

A case study in building a cloud tool to perform service virtualization using LocalStack (AWS), minimal APIs, and Terraform

C#

AWS

keycloak

.NET7

Terraform

Taking Intelligent Apps to the Next Level: Implementing Advanced Features with Azure Machine Learning: Part 2

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25 Oct 2023Cloud Native Apps Team

In this four-part series, you’ll learn how to create an Intelligent App with Azure Container Apps. In this fourth and final part, you’ll explore how to integrate a custom model into your Intelligent Apps, enhancing the application’s features with specialized AI.

Python

artificial-intelligence

Azure

machine-learning

Partial Sum of Binomial Coefficients

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26 Oct 2023Tasos Kipriotis

A quicker way to calculate the partial sum of binomial coefficients

assembler

C

Deploy an Intelligent App on Azure Container Apps with Azure AI: Part 2

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23 Oct 2023Cloud Native Apps Team

In this four-part series, you’ll learn how to create an Intelligent App with Azure. This second tutorial demonstrates how to add intelligent features to this user feedback analysis application. Then, it explores how to use your new Intelligent App to analyze user feedback.

HTML

C#

artificial-intelligence

Azure

Scaling Intelligent Apps on Azure Kubernetes Services

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18 Oct 2023Cloud Native Apps Team

In the final part of our series, we’ll dive into how to harness AKS’ powerful features like auto-scaling and high availability to manage variable workloads and maintain continuous service.

Python

Azure

Kubernetes

Scaling Intelligent Apps on Azure Kubernetes Services - Part 2

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19 Oct 2023Cloud Native Apps Team

In the final part of our series, we’ll dive into how to harness AKS’ powerful features like auto-scaling and high availability to manage variable workloads and maintain continuous service.

Azure

Kubernetes

Taking Intelligent Apps to the Next Level: Implementing Advanced Features with Azure Machine Learning: Part 1

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24 Oct 2023Cloud Native Apps Team

In this four-part series, you’ll learn how to create an Intelligent App with Azure Container Apps. In this third part, you’ll explore how to level up your Intelligent Apps by training a custom model using your own dataset.

artificial-intelligence

Azure

machine-learning

Functional Programming in C#

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11 Apr 2024Akram El Assas

Functional Programming in C# through Algebra, Numbers, Euclidean Plane and Fractals

C#

.NET

Functional Programming in TypeScript

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11 Apr 2024Akram El Assas

Functional Programming in TypeScript through Algebra, Numbers, Euclidean Plane and Fractals

Typescript

Node.js

Building OpenAI Chat Application with Angular, ASP.NET API, and Azure

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13 Oct 2023DotNetLead.com

How to build an OpenAI chat application using Angular, ASP.NET API, and Azure

.NET

Azure

ASP

message

BUILD

Chat

How to Avoid Running Unnecessary Tests

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10 Oct 2023Evgenii Zaiats

An approach for integration test frameworks on validating changes within the framework without executing all test suites after each change.

Python

QA

A Tale of Two Binding Mechanisms: Some C++ Love

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3 Oct 2023honey the codewitch

Exploit some of the power of C++ and optimize the way your code calls your code.

C++

How to Transform Binary Files into Powershell Script(s) in Order to Copy them Silently on a Server

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2 Mar 2024Federico Di Marco

A tool which creates one or more Powershell scripts which in turn recreate one or more binary files

.NET

PowerShell

server

copy-paste

security

My Questions to Python

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27 Oct 2023Alexey Shtykov

Python became a quite popular programming/scripting language recently. But, after some inspiring experience, I've got some open questions...

Python

Query Excel or CSV files with T-SQL

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19 Jun 2024Federico Di Marco

Query Excel or CSV files with T-SQL without importing them in a table first

SQL

SSMS

SQL-Server

ini

CSV

Fast and Stable Polynomial Root Finders - Part Two

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17 Oct 2023Henrik Vestermark

Fast and Stable Polynomial root finder for Polynomial with real coefficients

C++

polynomial

algorithm

Creating a Service Virtualization Capability from Scratch (Part 1)

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24 Oct 2023Pete O'Hanlon

A case study in building a cloud tool to perform service virtualization using LocalStack (AWS), minimal APIs, and Terraform

C#

AWS

.NET7

Terraform

JavaScript - Closures Demystified

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1 Oct 2023Mark Pelf

Tutorial on “Function closures” in JavaScript language

Javascript

Effortlessly Resolving Circular Dependencies in .NET with SmartInject

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3 Oct 2023Daan Acohen

Simplify and resolve circular dependencies in .NET using the SmartInject NuGet package

C#

.NET

IOC

DI

Current Participants

Those with articles that match the contest criteria are automatically entered.

Akram El Assas

Engineer

 Morocco

I build innovative and scalable solutions for digital media. With several years of software engineering experience, I have a strong background in web, mobile and desktop development, as well as media asset management and digital asset management systems.

My strength lies in the development of innovative solutions and the ability to adapt them to different industries looking to streamline or automate their work process or data management.

Open-source projects:

- Wexflow: .NET Workflow Engine and Automation Platform
- BookCars: Car Rental Platform with Mobile App
- Movin' In: Rental Property Management Platform with Mobile App
- Wexstream: Video Conferencing Platform
- wexCommerce: eCommerce Platform on Next.js

If you'd like to discuss any sort of opportunity, feel free to contact me through GitHub or LinkedIn.

Alexey Shtykov

Software Developer (Senior) NetCracker

 Russian Federation

I came to the industry at the end of that times when the computer program executes as it was written. I saw a quite big machines, occupied more than 100 square meters for its central processor, but I started my professional activity as a programmer on IBM PC clones. There were different CPU architectures (68k, PowerPC, 386/486, SPARC...) when I began, but Intel defeated them all with Pentium CPU (marketing) family.
I saw the knowledge and technology fragmentation. I saw many technologies started, developed and retired. However, I have not seen many things yet.
I have some experience, but my experience is not perfectly comprehensive. I still have many things to learn and I still cannot make a poker face when I find out some aspects about how the things were designed and works. My experience does not make me an absolute expert in some areas, because these areas are changing. I know some things, but I also understand that some things I know could be useless for nowadays.

aniapp_

 United States

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

Bruno van Dooren

Software Developer

 Belgium

I am a former professional software developer (now a system admin) with an interest in everything that is about making hardware work. In the course of my work, I have programmed device drivers and services on Windows and linux.

I have written firmware for embedded devices in C and assembly language, and have designed and implemented real-time applications for testing of satellite payload equipment.

Generally, finding out how to interface hardware with software is my hobby and job.

ChristianNeumanns

Software Developer

 Luxembourg

Curious programmer. Zealous simplifier. Lifelong student of life.
I care about creating software that is easy to use, reliable, and maintainable.
https://www.cnpp.dev

Cloud Native Apps Team

 United States

Cloud-Native is a more advanced or mature state for large and mission-critical applications. Build your cloud-native apps with Azure fully managed services, seamlessly integrated development tools, and built-in, enterprise-grade security. Use the tools and technologies of your choice, while implementing a microservices-based, cloud-native architecture that makes it easier to develop and scale your applications.

Code Artist

Technical Lead

 Malaysia

Official Page: www.codearteng.com

Daan Acohen

Software Developer (Senior)

 Netherlands

I am a self-employed software engineer working on .NET Core. I love TDD.

DotNetLead.com

 United States

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

Evgenii Zaiats

Tester / Quality Assurance

 United States

Started as an assembler developer (HLASM for IBM architecture) then switched to QA and totally fell in love with it.

Federico Di Marco

Software Developer (Senior)

 Italy

I'm a senior .NET software engineer in the second half of my forties. Started using a computer at six years, gone through logo, basic, assembly, C/C++, java and finally to .NET and .NET core. Proficient also in databases, especially Sql Server and reporting. Let's say I have also some experience on security but mainly in the past, now things have become much more difficult and I do not have too much time to keep me updated, but sometimes I am still kicking in. Fan of videogames, technologies, motorbikes, travelling and comedy.

Email: Federico Di Marco <fededim@gmail.com>
Linkedin: LinkedIn
Github: GitHub
Stackoverflow: StackOverflow

Henrik Vestermark

 Denmark

With a Master's degree in Electronic Engineering, I've further specialized in the intersection of Computer Science, Numerical Analysis, and Applied Mathematics. In my earlier career, I gained extensive experience in developing compilers, linkers, and interpreters. This foundational work has equipped me to later focus on designing high-performance algorithms for arbitrary precision arithmetic. My expertise lies in leveraging optimization techniques to solve complex problems within these fields.

honey the codewitch

 United States

Just a shiny lil monster. Casts spells in C++. Mostly harmless.

Mark Pelf

Software Developer

 Serbia

Mark Pelf is the pen name of just another Software Engineer from Belgrade, Serbia.
My Blog https://markpelf.com/

Maxim Kartavenkov

Software Developer (Senior)

 Russian Federation

I'm a professional multimedia developer (more than 10 years) in any kind of applications and technologies related to it, such as DirectShow, Direct3D, WinMM, OpenGL, MediaFoundation, WASAPI, Windows Media and other including drivers development of Kernel Streaming, Audio/Video capture drivers and audio effects. Have experience in following languages: C, C++, C#, delphi, C++ builder, VB and VB.NET. Strong knowledge in math and networking.

Minh Danh Nguyen (ToughDev)

Technical Writer

 Singapore

Since 2008, ToughDev has been publishing technical sharing articles on a wide range of topics from software development to electronics design. Our interests include, but are not limited to, Android/iOS programming, VoIP products, embedded design using Arduino/PIC microcontrollers, reverse-engineering, retro-computing, and many others. We also perform product reviews, both on new and vintage products, and share our findings with the community. In addition, our team also develops customized software/hardware solutions highly adapted to suit your needs. Contact us for more information.

optiklab1

Software Developer (Senior) Access Softek Inc.

 Spain

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

Pete O'Hanlon

CEO

 United Kingdom

A developer for over 30 years, I've been lucky enough to write articles and applications for Code Project as well as the Intel Ultimate Coder - Going Perceptual challenge. I live in the North East of England with 2 wonderful daughters and a wonderful wife.

I am not the Stig, but I do wish I had Lotus Tuned Suspension.

Rami Alshaar

 Syrian Arab Republic

I am Rami Alshaar, and I'm passionate about software development. I'm currently seeking a software engineering degree. I mostly code in Python and I am working on becoming a better developer.

RickZeeland

Software Developer

 Netherlands

Software developer in the Netherlands, currently working on Video Surveillance applications.
Experience: C#, C++, VB, ASP, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Gitea, TeamCity.
It all started with Black&White, no not the whiskey but the Sinclair ZX81 followed by several Atari's and PC's. The journey continues ...

Rudi Breedenraedt

Architect AREBIS

 Belgium

Senior Software Architect and independent consultant.

Tasos Kipriotis

Engineer

 Greece

I studied Electronics Engineering.
I have been working in Computer Service and maintenance since 1987.

Ujwal Watgule

 India

IT Professional with interests in Software Development, Machine Learning, Data Science, Software Application Architecture.

Viktoria Dolzhenko

Team Leader Itez

 Costa Rica

I am a team leader in the blockchain and .Net industry where I have designed architectures, led teams, and developed many projects from scratch.
I worked with large blockchain startups such as Itez and Tokenbox, which helped people exchange their money for cryptocurrency and invest in new crypto coins. The team under my leadership implemented a project that was used by tens of thousands of people.
I am a very sociable and cheerful person. Lover of swimming and ergonomic keyboards. To get in touch, write to the email address waksund@gmail.com or to the linkedIn profile http://www.linkedin.com/in/vdolzhenko.

Zijian

Software Developer

 Australia

I started my IT career in programming on different embedded devices since 1992, such as credit card readers, smart card readers and Palm Pilot.

Since 2000, I have mostly been developing business applications on Windows platforms while also developing some tools for myself and developers around the world, so we developers could focus more on delivering business values rather than repetitive tasks of handling technical details.

Beside technical works, I enjoy reading literatures, playing balls, cooking and gardening.

Contest Entries and Requirements

1. The contest period covers the the first day of the month 12AM US Eastern Standard Time and ends the final day of the month at 11:59:59 PM US Eastern Standard Time. All entries must be submitted during this period in order to qualify.
2. Entries must be an article, or blog entry.
3. Articles entries must follow the CodeProject submission guidelines.
4. No cheating, lying, plagiarizing articles, chicanery, or kicking.
5. No author can be nominated twice.
6. In the event an article has multiple authors and/or contributors, the number of prizes issued is solely at the discretion of the prize issuer.
7. In the event of a tie, the number of prizes issued is solely at the discretion of the prize issuer.
8. Multiple votes from the same IP will be automatically disqualified.
9. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
10. Only those who live in jurisdictions in which this contest is legal may enter.
11. Any breach of the rules and the prize will be awarded to the runner up.
12. By entering the contest you agree to the rules, conditions of entry, and agree that your member alias and any submitted material can be used for promotional purposes by CodeProject.
13. Entries shall be deemed to be submitted by the authorized account holder of the email address submitted at the time of entry unless clearly indicated otherwise. "Authorized account holder" is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an email address by an internet access provider, on-line service provider, or other organization (e.g. business, educational institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address.

Eligibility

This competition is open to software development professionals & enthusiasts who are of the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence; however, residents of Quebec and of the following countries are ineligible to participate due to legal constraints: Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria. Employees (or a member of their immediate family) of CodeProject or any of their affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising or promotional agencies are also ineligible to participate. Void where prohibited by law.

How to Enter

Entry is by the submission process described above. Please read the submission requirements before submitting your entry and ensure the article is tagged with at least one of the tags corresponding to that competition's category.

Lost, late, misdirected, or illegible entries will be disqualified. Any entry containing content that CodeProject deems objectionable for any reason will be disqualified. All decisions of CodeProject with respect to any aspect of the competition, including, without limitation, the eligibility of entries, are final and binding on all entrants in all matters as they relate to this competition. CodeProject reserves its right to modify the Rules.

CodeProject assumes no responsibility for lost, late, delayed, destroyed or misdirected mail, voice messages, email or any computer errors or malfunctions. No correspondence will be entered into with entrants.

CodeProject does not assume any responsibility for incorrect or inaccurate capture of entry information, technical malfunctions, human or technical error, lost, delayed or garbled data or transmissions, omission, interruption, deletion, defect or failures of any telephone or computer line or network, computer equipment, software or any combination thereof. Entry materials/data that have been tampered with or altered are void. If for any reason, in the opinion of CodeProject in its sole discretion, the competition is not capable of running as originally planned, or if the administration, security, fairness, integrity or the proper conduct of the competition is corrupted or adversely affected, including by reason of infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other causes beyond its control, CodeProject reserves its right to cancel, terminate, modify, amend, extend or suspend the competition including cancelling any method of entry, and select a winner from previously received eligible entries. CodeProject reserves its right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the competition or to be acting in violation of the Rules or otherwise in a disruptive manner. CodeProject reserves its right to seek remedies and damages to the fullest extent of the law for any attempts to deliberately damage the competition web site or to undermine the legitimate operation of this competition. CodeProject shall not be held responsible for any errors or negligence that may arise or occur in connection with the competition including any damage to an entrant's computer equipment, system, software or any combination thereof, as a result of their participation in this competition or from downloading any material from the competition website where applicable.