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The XML Challenge is designed to recognize developers who will shape the XML landscape of the future.
Glory. If you're a student, then you can leverage your entry in your job hunt. If you're already in the professional ranks, you can gain some well-deserved recognition for your XML skills. Oh yeah, and there's thousands of dollars in prizes, ranging from Wiis to complimentary technical conferences.
Are You an XML Superstar?
You might be and not even know it yet.
This competition consists of five different contests aimed at students and professionals alike. Each contest offers its own recognition and set of prizes. The range of skills encompasses those with a passing interest in XML and database technology to those with hardcore programming skills in DB2. Before participating, you will first need to take a Quick Quiz, a short questionnaire that requires no prior XML or database experience to complete. You only have to take the Quick Quiz once.
You can register for any of the following contests:
- Video Contest: Invent a creative use of XML, XQuery or DB2 and record yourself doing it.
- Gadget Contest: Develop a downloadable gadget or widget leveraging DB2.
- Query Contest: Use XQuery to find five answers. The best queries win the best prizes!
- Ported App Contest: Port or develop a new app for DB2. Enter as an individual or assemble a team.
- XMLContest: Win by building useful, user-friendly XML apps from scratch. Enter as an individual or assemble a team.
Earn participation points for each entry. A special prize will be given to the contestant—the “XML Grand Master”—that amasses the most participation points.
Get in the Game
Choose the contest you want to enter first and take the Quick Quiz. If you’re seeking XML Grand Master status (and who wouldn’t?), then you should probably get started right away with the Video Contest, Gadget Contest, and Query Contest.
Earn participation points for each entry. A special prize will be given to the contestant—the "XML Grand Master" —that amasses the most participation points.
See you in the Winners’ Circle. Good luck!
