Community Update: April/May 2023 Computer Programming Contest Winners
Hear ye, hear ye, good denizens of the kingdom!
Legend has it that years ago, the winners of our Computer Programming contests were heralded and their accomplishments shared for the whole community to revel.
As time went on, and as we battled the dreaded Corona Dragon, these messages ceased. However, the contests never stopped and the winning continued.
By royal decree, it is my honor to announce the triumphant victors of our recent computer programming contest!
Lo, in the month of March and April, our knights of code did valiantly compete in the challenge known as "What's Cooking?" Forsooth, they conjured up programs that revealed the secrets of culinary art and the wonders of gastronomic technology. Verily, the results were nothing short of enchanting!
But let us not tarry any longer - the time has come to unveil the champions of each bracket, whose names shall be forever enshrined in the annals of our land. Behold, they shall each be granted a coveted What’s Cooking? badge, and their exploits shall be extolled far and wide throughout the Khantry!
Advanced Bracket
Created by: Joe H
Why we chose this program:
A well-designed and polished program that creatively incorporates the contest theme. The program features clean and organized code, a great GUI, challenging word puzzles, and subtle animations that all contribute to an enjoyable user experience.
Created by: Øɱɑɼ Ħ
Why we chose this program:
We were impressed by the creativity and complexity of the program. The code is well-made and the concept is unique, with a scary kitchen and creative characters. The platformer gameplay is fun, with well-thought-out controls and unique enemy designs. We appreciate the attention to detail, from the little animations to having a walkthrough feature.
Created by: Com
Why we chose this program:
The code is impressively well-organized, with thorough commenting and formatting that make it easy to read and understand. The animation is cute and nicely rendered. The graphics are incredibly detailed, with each animated part working together seamlessly.
Intermediate Bracket
To Grill Hamburgers
Created by: ︎ Volatile ︎
Why we chose this program:
The story is engaging, the art and animations are well-done, and the program carefully walks you through each step with informative and interactive elements that are both easy and fun to navigate. The use of interaction to move scenes forward is seamless and the graphics are clean and clear, making it an overall fun and enjoyable experience.
Alas, post winning, this program was sent into the nether. While gone, it will always be in our hearts.
Created by: bluelionpizza
Why we chose this program:
The program features great drawings and animation throughout the massive slideshow, to the use of scenes, gradients, and shapes to tell a compelling story, it's clear that a lot of time and effort was put into this project. The funny storyline, combined with the high-quality animation work, make for an overall entertaining experience.
Created by: redcharr
Why we chose this program:
A fun game that stays true to the contest theme. The graphics are nice, and the game has a creative twist that keeps it interesting, with the added complexity of speed that progressively gets faster. We also appreciate the extra content outside the core concept, such as the sound design and unlockable themes, which add to the overall customizability of the game.
Beginner Bracket
Let’s Bake A Cake! A Cooking Game!
Created by: Chickenfarmer2009
Why we chose this program:
The concept is excellent and the use of mini-games to represent the different parts of the baking process is creative and engaging. The program is well-designed, yet with simple and straightforward code. We appreciate the great use of the Khan Academy environment, along with the great color design and creativity displayed throughout the game.
Created by: LJE
Why we chose this program:
A cute and interesting website that showcases great use of CSS and JS animations. The color theme is fantastic, with different pages that are fun to explore, and the use of program thumbnails for the menu is an interesting idea. The scroll animations on the Reviews page are especially impressive and add a fun touch to the website.
Created by: katite
Why we chose this program:
We were impressed with the level of consistency, creativity, and attention to detail demonstrated in the program. The code is nicely formatted, and the graphics are simplistic yet effective, with an overall good color scheme. The interesting usage of shapes to create complex objects and the very detailed comments add to the overall quality of the program.
The Next Challenge
Hearken unto me, dear subjects! The winds of change blow mightily, and with them comes the promise of a new contest for our brave and talented programmers.
In the months of May and June, our warriors of code will engage in a challenge of unparalleled creativity, dubbed "New Perspectives". Their task is to create programs that look upon the world through a different lens - a lens that revealed the irony in the mundane, filled the gaps of knowledge, shattered the walls of ignorance, or simply brought joy to all who beheld it.
So, dear friends, I bid thee stay vigilant and attentive, for in the month of July, the results of this contest shall be unveiled. Who shall emerge victorious, and claim the mantle of greatness that comes with it? Only time shall tell, but one thing is certain - the contestants shall once again dazzle us with their ingenuity and inspire us with their passion. May their skills continue to grow and flourish, and may the spirit of competition never falter in our fair Khantry!
My hands tremble in excitement to reveal the winners of the next competition.
sharhsiz qoldirish uchu Xizmatga kiring