Join the IDug Contest

Great news for XML Developers, would you like to be called the Asean XML Superstar? The search for the next XML Superstar is on, IDug is holding a series of contests and is open to all students, professionals, hobbyists and even to those who have no knowledge about XML. The purpose of this IDUG contest is to help anyone to learn more about open source, XML and database management and encourage them to enrich their knowledge about XML.

Participants will be asked to take a quick quiz be fore they can proceed to the given contest categories:

1) Video Contest - you will upload a creative video using XML or DB2. The video will be judged by the community and prizes are awarded monthly.

2) Gadget Contest - you will create a small widget or gadget, again using XML or DB2. Prizes are also awarded monthly.

3) XQueary Chellenge - in this track, you will need to answer a series of questions by developing queries in XQuery. Each correct answer is entered to win larger prizes.

4) Port an Application - Port or modify an existing application using XML, DB2 or XQuery. Participants will be judged by a panel of judges.

5) Develop an Application - in this track, you need to develop a brand new application, but same as #4, participants will be judged by a panel of judges.

There are lots of prizes to be given away but nothing surpasses the title of "The Ultimate XML Superstar."