code::XtremeApps:: 2010 Launch

Back by popular demand, the code::XtremeApps:: programming competition is here again for the 4th year running! Organised by the Information Technology Standards Committee (ITSC), the competition creates awareness on the use and value of standards in programming, and cultivates programming talents and interest in Singapore.

Attend the launch to find out more about the format, rules, supported technology platforms and training sessions organised to help you prepare you for the competition. code::XtremeApps:: 2010 is held in partnership with the National Infocomm Competition (NIC), an annual inter-school competition organised by the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (iDA).

The competition will comprise two categories:
a) an Open Category, 24-hour competition for students and industry participants
b) a Junior Category for children aged 12 years and below.

Contestants stand to win fabulous prizes in cash and cool electronic gadgets! Want to know more about code::XtremeApps:: 2010? Sign up now, as registration is on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Programme

14:30 – 15:00 Registration & Tea-Reception and Viewing of Demos on GermaniumWeb, JBoss and Project Nimbus
15:00 – 15:05 Welcome and Opening by Robert Chew, ITSC Chairman
15:05 – 15:15 Junior Category competition platform – Scratch by A/P Leong Hon Wai, Chair, Junior Category Sub-committee
15:15 – 15:25 Junior Category competition rules by Ms Ang Wee Ling, Member, Organising Committee
15:25 – 15:35 Developing 3D In-Building Web Applications (GermaniumWeb API) by Ian Loh, Technical Product Manager, G-Element
15:35 – 15:45 Presentation on JBoss by Harish Pillay, Open Source Evangelist, Red Hat Asia Pacific
15:45 – 15:55 Presentation on Project Nimbus by Microsoft
15:55 – 16:05 Open Category competition rules by A/P Benjamin Gan, Chair, Technical Sub-committee
16:05 – 16:30 Q&A

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, 21st April 2010
Time: 2:30pm – 5:00pm
Venue: Singapore Management University, School of Information Systems, Function Room 5-1 (level 5)
Fee: Free

Register here.