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== History == |
== History == |
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Originally the program was based off the [[Google Highly Open Participation Contest]]. In 2010, the program was modified into Google Code-In. In 2011, 18 organizations participated and there were 10 grand prize winners who went to Google's Headquarters.<ref>{{cite web|title=Google Code-In 2011 Announcement|url=http://google-opensource.blogspot.com/2011/11/explore-open-source-with-google-code-in.html|publisher=Google|accessdate=3 December 2012}}</ref> In 2012, 10 organizations participated and there were 20 grand prize winners{{ |
Originally the program was based off the [[Google Highly Open Participation Contest]]. In 2010, the program was modified into Google Code-In. In 2011, 18 organizations participated and there were 10 grand prize winners who went to Google's Headquarters.<ref>{{cite web|title=Google Code-In 2011 Announcement|url=http://google-opensource.blogspot.com/2011/11/explore-open-source-with-google-code-in.html|publisher=Google|accessdate=3 December 2012}}</ref> In 2012, 10 organizations participated and there were 20 grand prize winners{{ |= 2013}}. |
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== Eligibility == |
== Eligibility == |
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Students must be age at least 13 and not older than 17 to participate |
Students must be age at least 13 and not older than 17 to participate. In addition, students must upload parental consent forms as well as some sort of document showing attendance at a pre-university institution{{ |= }}. |
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== Program == |
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== Prizes == |
== Prizes == |
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Students who complete one task earn a certificate worth approximately 2 USD |
Students who complete one task earn a certificate worth approximately 2 USD. Students who complete three tasks earn a T-shirt in addition to the certificate. There is a maximum of one T-shirt and one certificate per student{{ |= 2013}} At the end of the competition, each organization will choose two students as the grand prize award winners and they will visit Google's Mountain View, California, USA headquarters for an awards ceremony, an opportunity to meet with Google engineers, and some sightseeing in San Francisco{{ |= 2013}} |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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Revision as of 01:49, 30 October 2013
Google Code-In is an annual programming competition sponsored by Google Inc. that allows pre-university students to complete tasks specified by various, partnering open source organizations. The contest was originally the Google Highly Open Participation Contest, but in 2010, the format was modified into its current state. Students that complete tasks win certificates and T-shirts. Each organization also selects two grand prize award winners who will earn a trip to Google's Headquarters located in Mount View, California.[1]
History
Originally the program was based off the Google Highly Open Participation Contest. In 2010, the program was modified into Google Code-In. In 2011, 18 organizations participated and there were 10 grand prize winners who went to Google's Headquarters.[2] In 2012, 10 organizations participated and there were 20 grand prize winners[3].
Eligibility
Students must be age at least 13 and not older than 17 to participate. In addition, students must upload parental consent forms as well as some sort of document showing attendance at a pre-university institution[4].
Program
Google partners with certain open source organizations, all of which have had previous experience working with Google in programs like Google Summer of Code. These organizations come up with "bite-sized" tasks designed for pre-university students to complete. When the contest begins, students can register and claim tasks. Once claimed, students will have a set period of time to complete the task and can receive help from the mentor on their task. Students may also ask for deadline extensions if needed.[5]
Prizes
Students who complete one task earn a certificate worth approximately 2 USD. Students who complete three tasks earn a T-shirt in addition to the certificate. There is a maximum of one T-shirt and one certificate per student.[6] At the end of the competition, each organization will choose two students as the grand prize award winners and they will visit Google's Mountain View, California, USA headquarters for an awards ceremony, an opportunity to meet with Google engineers, and some sightseeing in San Francisco.[7]
External links
References
- ^ "Google Code-In FAQ". Google. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
- ^ "Google Code-In 2011 Announcement". Google. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
- ^ "Google Code-in 2012 Grand Prize Winners... Drumroll Please!". Google Open Source Blog. Google. Retrieved 30 October 2013.
- ^ "Eligibility". Frequently Asked Questions. Google.
- ^ "Google Code-In Terms and Conditions". Google. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
- ^ "Google Code-In Terms and Conditions". Google. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
- ^ "Google Code-in Grand Prize Winners visit Google". Google Open Source Blog. Retrieved 30 October 2013.