BEFORE THE LIGHTS GO OUT
Know the rules.
A fair challenge. A clear head. Here’s everything you need to know.
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You compete individually. Each team nominates exactly three participants.
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Study the given C program for 5 minutes. The timer starts when you begin.
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After 5 minutes, the entire contest screen becomes black.
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Recreate the program from memory. No code, timer, or cursor is shown.
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You have up to 15 minutes to type. Refreshing does not reset your timer.
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Press Ctrl + Enter or F10 to submit. Only one final submission is allowed.
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Accuracy determines your rank. Completion time breaks score ties.
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Submit before the deadline for partial credit. Expired drafts are not submitted.