The CODETHON event is a 1-hour online coding competition that will be held on HackerRank on October 10, 2023 and the timing are 12:00 to 2:00 PM. The event is open to all students from GITAM Hyderabad.
Codeathon Rules and Guidelines:
1. Eligibility: - The Codeathon is open to all GITAM Hyderabad students.
2. Registration: - Participants must register in advance to participate in the Codeathon. - Registration should include participants' name, contact information, and GITAM affiliation.
3. Date and Time: - The Codeathon will take place on October 4th, 2023. - There will be two slots: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
4. Platform: - The Codeathon will be conducted on HackerRank. Ensure all participants have access to HackerRank and are familiar with its usage.
5. Problem Sets: - A set of 10 coding problems with varying levels of difficulty on HackerRank. - Each participant can choose any 2 problems from the set to solve during their selected slot.
6. Rules During the Codeathon: - Participants are not allowed to access the internet or any online resources during the Codeathon. - The use of phones, Bluetooth devices, or any communication tools is strictly prohibited. - Participants can use a WhatsApp group for communication related to the Codeathon.
7. Submission: - Participants should submit their solutions on HackerRank within the specified 1-hour time frame for their chosen slot. - Late submissions will not be accepted.
8. Evaluation: - HackerRank will automatically evaluate the solutions based on correctness and efficiency. - The leaderboard on HackerRank will determine the winners for each slot.
9. Fair Play: - Participants are expected to maintain fair play and avoid plagiarism. - Plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.
10. Code of Conduct: - Participants must adhere to a code of conduct that includes respectful and responsible behavior. - Any form of misconduct will lead to disqualification.