Take a towel
and Don’t Panic!

DataArt invites you to take part in the annual informal International Programming Proggy-Buggy Towel Contest, which will be held on May 25, 2023 at 15:00(UTC).

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Why a towel?

Why a towel?

In “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”, it’s said the towel holds much importance. Adams’s strongest advice was “Never go anywhere without your towel.” And as you know, we are fans of this novel (42 minutes, towels, traveling, etc.). The towel is the most helpful item for an interstellar traveler and helps in any difficult situation.

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Who can apply?

Pupils

Pupils

Participants older 16 years old, attending school, lyceum, or other institution that provides secondary education, or with the rank on Codeforces ≤ 1399

Amateurs

Amateurs

Participants with no previous experience in any programming competitions or with the rank on Codeforces ≤ 1599).

Professionals

Professionals

Participants with previous experience in the National Student (ACM ICPC) or School (IOI) Olympiad in programming or other programming competitions with the rank on Codeforces ≥ 1600).

Superheroes

Superheroes

Participants with previous experience in the National Student (ACM ICPC) or School (IOI) Olympiad in programming or other programming competitions with the rank on Codeforces ≥ 2400).

⚠️ Participants residing on the territory of the Russian Federation, as well as from other sanctioned territories, are not allowed to take part in the Contest.

Key facts

42 minutes for solving 13 algorithmic problems

You may use any programming language

Online and Offline

Individual participation online and offline (in some locations)

Categories of participation

Your participation in the category depends on your experience

All you need is a laptop

and stable Internet connection