Originally posted on Google
Open Source Blog By Mary Radomile, Open Source Programs Office
Today marks the start of the 7th year of Google Code-in (GCI), our
pre-university contest introducing students to open source development. GCI takes place
entirely online and is open to students between the ages of 13 and 17 around the globe.
Tasks take an average of 3-5 hours to complete and include the guidance of a mentor to help
along the way. Complete one task? Get a digital certificate. Three tasks? Get a sweet Google
t-shirt. Finalists get a hoodie. Grand Prize winners get a trip
to Google headquarters in California.
Over the last 6 years, 3213 students from 99 countries have successfully completed tasks in
GCI. Intrigued? Learn more about GCI by checking out our rules
and FAQs. And
please visit our contest site and read the Getting
Started Guide.
Teachers, if you are interested in getting your students involved in Google Code-in you can
find resources
here to help you get started.
