Re: 2012 Coding Competition
 

hi marmistrz, we can't discriminate based on if the application has a GUI or not. So the beginners rule applies to the first released application.

If you think about the reasoning behing the beginner category, we understand that it takes a while to get the development environment set up and to start learning the coding platform, as well as figure out how to package, test, upload the finished application etc. It's also to encourage first time developers to take part who feel they wouldn't have the same chances against more experienced developers. So it's not really about the type of application, if that makes sense :)

Re: 2012 Coding Competition
 

Great to see the competition going smooth and gaining lot of popularity. Eagerly waiting for the submissions to begin :)
Was a little busy with my projects.

For time being, I've one question to clear up:
I've just completed both of my enlisted apps and they are ready for publishing. As per rules, do I have to wait until the submission and results, or cud I go along and push the apps to Store right now? Given that I've started my work well within the competition timeline.

I'll wait for the answer before taking any steps.

Cheers & Best wishes, :)

Re: 2012 Coding Competition
 

Hey bibek, well done for finishing your projects :) There's no need to wait for the competition, please go ahead and upload them to the Store.

Re: 2012 Coding Competition
 

I hope i get my project finished! What is the end date, end september? ... I should probably do some alpha releases...the local game is working, but writing the server side is taking time, learning node.js to do it :)

Re: 2012 Coding Competition
 

Maemo operating system includes a web browser by default. Do web-applications qualify for entry? Must they be open-source or are closed-source versions also acceptable as long as they're free?

(We can assume that all of the development, including a mobile version of the site, would happen after the starting date of the competition.)

Re: 2012 Coding Competition
 

Oh piggz - you don't have to the end of September, you better get your skates on! Here's the timeline

I've seen what you can do so I have absolutely no doubts you'll get everything finished though and in plenty of time, we're only half way through - no rush ;)

Hi gryllida, I know your question wasn't in response to me but I thought I'd chip in here :)

You haven't given much details, however please note that all applications have to be targeted at the Maemo/MeeGo platforms in some way. There has to be a relationship, when an application is natively coded that relationship is easy to see. With a web application you are stretching that a bit. So tell us, what does the web application do and specifically how is it targeted for the Maemo/MeeGo platforms? Does it provide functionality missing in the system through a web gateway? What is the benefit it brings?

I think what I'm saying is that a web application which happens to run on the Maemo browser isn't really enough for the competition. However something you have produced that specifically benefits the Maemo OS that uses the web browser may be something cool and useful we could include. I understand that's not a yes or no answer, but without details it's hard to give one - I hope it helps make things more clear anyway :)

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To all - it appears we still have little interest in the Location & Navigation category, I've decided in my mind if it remains that way 2/3s into the competition (a couple of weeks time) that splitting games and joining media/graphics with location is the best way to go. I need your help with this, especially for the guys that don't want the category change, what ideas do you have to get more interest in this category? Is there anything more that I, as organiser, should be doing? Is there anything you can do to help us get more interest in this category?

Also I'm behind on replying to pm's - apologies, I'll try my best to get around them asap. :o

Re: 2012 Coding Competition
 

What ideas were not implemented in Location/Navigation already? I have thought briefly of using GPS to update system time, but it turns out that "GPS Recorder" is one of several programs that already do that. Take a look at ModRana, Columbus, Marble, Navit, and others - what else is here to be done?

Re: 2012 Coding Competition
 

A Community Coding Competition doesn't make much sense if the community can't examine the code.
Your competitors won't be able to find out why their project was beaten by yours and then there's also the ridiculous worst-case scenario that somebody wins a price for writing malware.

Re: 2012 Coding Competition
 

Right - we're pretty well covered for location and navigation type applications, it might require some thinking out of the box.

For example, last week at class one of the kids wanted to see where their dog was when they were at school (don't ask me why). We made a simple Qt app that uploaded the GPS co-ordinates every X minutes, that she could see marked on a google map. The handset sits in a phone holder case that attached to the dogs coat via velcro

(not the actual hair lol, one of these)
http://www.groomers-online.com/shopi...l-dog-coat.jpg

Right away the dog rolled onto its back haha! so I quickly rescued my N950! It's not an all day thing but works well when the dog is out for walk, for example. Next step would be to use the camera to relay back what it sees on it's journeys :D

It's a silly example, but something a little more 'out of the box' as a Location app :) There u go - mPetTracker - someone go enter it :p

Re: 2012 Coding Competition
 

ModRana feature request ticket added. :)