Google Code Jam is an annual competition in which programmers like you are challenged to solve complex coding problems in a limited amount of time – using any programming language or tools you like.

They began offering Google Code Jam in 2003 – on a platform powered by TopCoder – in order to support competitive programming around the world. This year, for the first time, they're producing the contest on a homemade platform developed by Google's own developers.

Here's how it works: First, you'll need to register from Tuesday, June 17 through Thursday, July 17. Then, you'll compete against global contestants in the online rounds during July and August. The Top 500 will advance to compete in one of our Google offices around the world in September/October for regional competitions. Finally, the Top 100 will compete in the coding showdown on November 14, 2008, at Google Headquarters in Mountain View, California.

Key Dates.

Prize Overview.

The top 100 finalists will divide over $80,000 in prize money:

Prize Details

http://code.google.com/codejam/rules.html

Competition

http://code.google.com/codejam/contest

Registration

http://code.google.com/codejam/contest/registration

Schedule

http://code.google.com/codejam/schedule.html

To learn more details and to register, please visit: http://code.google.com/codejam

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