Dev Derby

A belated thanks to all of the participants, designers, judges, and volunteers who helped the first Dev Derby be a success. At the end of the day on September 11, 2010, we had five sets of base code for future developers to get them started in addressing a key need for promoting volunteer connections with non-profits.

The judges awarded Team Java the winners of a $500 first prize. The group of developers, led by Lawrence McAlpin, had the most complete offering across the four areas of interest—Design, Technical value, Practical value, and Communications. Congratulations!

The other four teams also received awards of $100. All winning teams should begin receiving their awards this week. We hope to release the code as open source later this week as well.

Team Java:

• Lawrence McAlpin, Team Lead
• Adam Foltzer
• Nicholas Bannister-Andrews
• Zachary Struck
• Brent Kievit-Kylar
• Brenton Bostick
• Marc Godard

Team PHP:

• Chance Garcia, Team Lead
• Dennis Rogers
• Matthew Haralovich
• Max Beatty
• Grant Simpson
• Ryan Dagey

Team .NET:

• Eric Peters, Team Lead
• David Smart
• Colin Campbell
• Marcus Reed
• Gabriel Recchia
• Dan Hiester
• Adam Goss

Team Ruby:

• Justin Ko, Team Lead
• Matt Sacks
• Allan Branch

Team Python:

• Charles Brandt, Team Lead
• Rajesh Gollapudi
• Vijay Lulla
• Josh Dolitsky

Design Team:

• Jessica Falkenthal, Team Lead
• John Wayne Hill
• Beemish Chaudry
• Jenny Hertel
• Daniel Richert
• Anna Eaglin

Judges:

• Tara Bazler, Communication Judge
• Marty Siegel, Design Judge
• Lucy Schaich, Practical Judge
• Jay Sissom, Technical Judge

Team Python Added to Dev Derby 2010

After some local inquiries about why Python wasn’t included, we have added a new team for those who want to participate using that language for application development. A Team Lead has been selected, and the application remains open.

Update on Dev Derby Teams

The invitations to developers began being mailed out on Monday. If you have not yet received confirmation, one way or the other, please contact info -at- devderby.com to prompt us to inquire with the appropriate Team Leads. Some of the languages are being wait-listed as new applications come in, but others—Ruby, Python, and Java—still have openings.

It isn’t too late to join us. Apply now!

What? Helping determine which programming language is the best isn’t enough? Need another reason to apply for the Dev Derby? How about money?

All participants in the Dev Derby on Saturday, September 11, will get:

• a free pass to BFlex the following day to learn how to use the software development kit for cross-platform rich Internet application, based on the Adobe Flash platform (plus, a free Sunday lunch);
• a discount code to purchase The Combine tickets for just $79;
• and, a virtual goody bag of various software, books, and other swag.

That doesn’t include the monetary prize we intend to offer to the winning team (more details on that to follow).

This deal is only for applicants who are accepted to participate in Dev Derby 2010. There are a limited number of spots available, so apply now. We will begin announcing teams next week.