If you think that you or your team have great skills and expertise in developing any type of XML programs, There is an online contest which you can participate in to win prizes! check out the IDUG contest from IDUG and IBM. Whether you are a hobbyists, student or a professional, you can choose to participate as an individual or even as a team.
If you haven't already heard about This contest, i will explain it. IDUG, The sponsor, Try to increase awareness and familiarity with XQuery, XML and DB2. There are currently 5 contests running concurrently;
- Video Contest: Invent a creative use of XML, XQuery or DB2 and record yourself doing it.
- Gadget Contest: Create a small widget or gadget, judged by the community, prizes awarded monthly.
- X Query Contest:Answer a series of questions by developing queries in XQuery. All correct answers (answer and query structure) entered to win larger prizes
- Port an Application: Port an existing application to use XML, XQuery or DB2. Judged by a panel of judges
- Develop an application: Develop a brand new application using XML and/or XQuery. Judged by a panel of judges
After you register yourself(yes, its easy and simple) You will have to take up a quick quiz before you start participating in the contests, Good luck if you decide to enter, spread the word about this amazing XML challenge with your friends, participate in their contests today, who knows that you will be the next XML Superstar!


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