HP CodeWars - Rules & Guidelines

Equipment

Each team is allowed use of one, and only one, computer during the competition. You can bring as many desktops, laptops, and iPAQs as you want -- but you can only turn one of them on. Printers are not allowed.

NOTE -- Cell phones and broadband network cards are NOT allowed during CodeWars competition. If you are observed using either of these during the CodeWars competition, your team is subject to immediate disqualification. If you may need to be contacted via cell phone during the competition, your phone should be left with your team sponsor.

Development Software

Development software allowed for competition:

Java (VM version 1.6.0_07 or later)
an ANSI-compatible C/C++ compiler from the following list:
- Microsoft Visual C++
- Borland C/C++ 5.xx
- Borland C++ Builder

General Format

Each division will have 10-20 problems to choose from. Both the Novice and Advanced teams will share a common pool of problems, along with a few problems unique to each division.
Each problem carries a point value, with values increasing with problem difficulty.
The goal is to solve as many problems as possible in 3 hours. At the end, the teams with the most points win!

Competition Rules / Guidelines

The judges' rulings are final.
The judges' rulings are final.
All solutions must programmatically determine the results. In other words, your solution cannot just print out a solution to a problem that you determined by hand. The judges will be using some different data sets for your programs at the judging table.
Any necessary corrections to contest problems will be displayed to all competitors in the contest room(s).
File naming conventions for solutions must be followed.
Each team has at least ten programming tasks to choose from. You probably will not be able to solve them all, so choose wisely.
CodeWars utilizes a browser-based submission/judging/scoring system via an 802.11x wireless network. Please ensure that your computer is wireless-capable before the event day. If you can connect to a public wireless network and browse the Internet, you should be in good shape. Some school computers have security lockdowns that prevent wireless configuration, so please verify this before you come.
Each team will receive a unique team login and password for the competition.
Programs must be a standard DOS or Windows console application. No GUI programs.
Each team will be allowed a maximum of five trial submissions per task. In the case of a tie score, the winners will be determined by the fewest total trial submissions.
Verify that your program works with the example input. You only have five trial submissions - don't waste one submitting a bad program you could have caught with your own testing.

Additional rules, modifications, and more details will be made available to you on the day of the event.




HP CodeWars Home What is HP CodeWars? Registration Rules & Guidelines Sample Problems Event Schedule Maps & Directions Past Events Event Sponsors Contact Us School Log In Register School	Rules & Guidelines Equipment Each team is allowed use of one, and only one, computer during the competition. You can bring as many desktops, laptops, and iPAQs as you want -- but you can only turn one of them on. Printers are not allowed. NOTE -- Cell phones and broadband network cards are NOT allowed during CodeWars competition. If you are observed using either of these during the CodeWars competition, your team is subject to immediate disqualification. If you may need to be contacted via cell phone during the competition, your phone should be left with your team sponsor. Development Software Development software allowed for competition: Java (VM version 1.6.0_07 or later) an ANSI-compatible C/C++ compiler from the following list: Microsoft Visual C++ Borland C/C++ 5.xx Borland C++ Builder General Format Each division will have 10-20 problems to choose from. Both the Novice and Advanced teams will share a common pool of problems, along with a few problems unique to each division. Each problem carries a point value, with values increasing with problem difficulty. The goal is to solve as many problems as possible in 3 hours. At the end, the teams with the most points win! Competition Rules / Guidelines The judges' rulings are final. The judges' rulings are final. All solutions must programmatically determine the results. In other words, your solution cannot just print out a solution to a problem that you determined by hand. The judges will be using some different data sets for your programs at the judging table. Any necessary corrections to contest problems will be displayed to all competitors in the contest room(s). File naming conventions for solutions must be followed. Each team has at least ten programming tasks to choose from. You probably will not be able to solve them all, so choose wisely. CodeWars utilizes a browser-based submission/judging/scoring system via an 802.11x wireless network. Please ensure that your computer is wireless-capable before the event day. If you can connect to a public wireless network and browse the Internet, you should be in good shape. Some school computers have security lockdowns that prevent wireless configuration, so please verify this before you come. Each team will receive a unique team login and password for the competition. Programs must be a standard DOS or Windows console application. No GUI programs. Each team will be allowed a maximum of five trial submissions per task. In the case of a tie score, the winners will be determined by the fewest total trial submissions. Verify that your program works with the example input. You only have five trial submissions - don't waste one submitting a bad program you could have caught with your own testing. Additional rules, modifications, and more details will be made available to you on the day of the event.
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