CODERZ LEAGUE fall season 2023

Extending the stages of the competition 

Extended Preliminaries and Group Stage: Based on feedback from previous seasons, the Preliminary stage and the group stage have been extended, so this season you will gain some great benefits:

• Familiarity with the platform: teams get the opportunity to become more familiar with the competition platform. This additional time allows them to understand the platform's functionalities, explore its features, and strategize their approach to solving missions more effectively.

• Improved teamwork and collaboration: With additional time in both the preliminaries and group stages, teams have more opportunities to work together and collaborate. They can allocate more time for brainstorming and planning. This extended collaboration period fosters better teamwork and coordination, which can lead to improved overall performance.

• Deeper understanding of challenge complexities: since the group stage includes a complex challenge and the level of difficulty increases, extending its duration allows the teams to delve deeper into the complexity of the challenge. They can spend more time analyzing requirements, researching potential solutions, and implementing effective strategies. This additional time can lead to a better understanding of the complexity of the challenge and increase the chances of successfully completing it.

• Balanced competition: Extending the group stage provides a fairer and more balanced playing field for all teams. With more time to tackle difficult challenges, teams have a better chance to showcase their skills and capabilities. It reduces the risk of teams being eliminated due to time constraints alone and ensures that performance is primarily determined by the teams' abilities rather than external factors.

Code Submission Timer

 A timer will be displayed during the playoffs.  Displaying a timer during this stage is helpful addition to ensure clarity and prevent misunderstandings regarding deadlines and code submissions. Here are some benefits of having a visible timer:

•  Clear deadline awareness: The timer provides a visual representation of the remaining time, ensuring that all participants are aware of the exact deadline for code submission. This helps prevent any confusion or misunderstandings about when the submission period ends.

•  Time management: With a visible timer, teams can better manage their time during the playoffs. They can track how much time they have left to work on their code, make necessary adjustments, and prioritize their tasks accordingly. This allows them to optimize their workflow and ensure that they meet the submission deadline.

•   Fair competition: The timer promotes fairness by providing a standard and consistent measure of time for all teams. Each team will have equal visibility of the remaining time, eliminating any potential advantages gained from not being aware of the exact deadline. This ensures that all participants have an equal opportunity to submit their code within the specified timeframe.

• Reduced misunderstandings: Displaying a timer reduces the likelihood of misunderstandings or disputes related to deadlines. With a clear and visible countdown, there is less room for interpretation or confusion regarding when the submission period ends. This helps create a more transparent and organized competition environment.

New Award

Adding a "Best Team Name" award category can bring an element of fun and creativity to the competition, encouraging teams to invest time and effort in choosing an interesting and memorable name.

User Guide Availability

This year, the user guide is accessible directly from the CoderZ platform's learning center.