Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Are You an XML Superstar?

Are you a XML Superstar? If yes, this is the contest for you. IDUG is a sponsoring their own IDUG contest for developers (students, professionals and hobbyists) to increase awareness and familiarity with XQuery, XML and DB2.

This competition consists of five different tracks aimed at students and professionals alike. Each contest offers its own recognition and set of prizes. However, there is a limit of one entry per person or team in each track.

You can start by registering in any of the following contests:

Video Contest: Invent a creative use of XML, XQuery or DB2 and record yourself doing it.
Prizes: Each month, the winning entry will receive an 8GB iPod nano.

Gadget Contest: Develop a downloadable gadget or widget leveraging DB2.
Prizes: Each month, the winning entry will receive an 80GB Zune.

Query Contest: Use XQuery to find five answers. The best queries win the best prizes! Participants need to get all five queries correct in order to be eligible for the prizes.
Prizes:
Once you are announced as a winner you will be eligible for a 1GB USB key and will be placed into the sweepstakes for the grand prize 32GB Apple® iPod touch.

Ported App Contest1: Port or develop a new app for DB2. Enter as an individual or assemble a team.
Prizes:
1st Prize: Each team receives a new notebook computer
2nd Prize: Each team receives a Garmin GPS unit

XML2 Contest: Win by building useful, user-friendly XML apps from scratch. Enter as an individual or assemble a team.
Prizes:
1st Prize: Each team gets a 17" Alienware Laptop
2nd Prize: Each team wins a Nintendo Wii

This is really a cool contest. So, what are you waiting for, join IDUG contest now!!!

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Written By Aeirin

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