DataArt invites students, IT beginners, experienced developers, and anyone interested in programming to take part in the annual international Proggy-Buggy Programming Towel Contest.

Participants will have 42 minutes to solve 13 algorithmic problems and submit their answers to an automatic verification server. This is an individual contest that simulates real-world IT project conditions: limited time, challenging tasks, and the need to think fast and make quick decisions.

Depending on your experience level, you can choose one of three categories:

• Amateurs — for those just starting to learn programming;
• Professionals — for participants with some experience;
• Superheroes — for winners and finalists of international programming contests.

Winners in each category will receive prizes and diplomas. All participants will be awarded certificates of participation, which can be a valuable addition to a CV or application for internships.

No experience? No problem.
Our training page has problems from previous years. You can use it not only to prepare but also to discover one of the unique features of Proggy-Buggy — undecidable problems, which have no solution. Learning to recognize them is a useful skill you can develop while getting ready.

Participation format — your choice:

• Online — from anywhere with Internet access;
• Offline — in one of the official hubs in Dnipro, Kyiv, Lviv, or Mykolaiv.

Participation is free.
To take part, please register by May 24, 2025.

Event details:
🧠 Format: 13 problems in 42 minutes
🌍 Language: English
💻 Requirements: a laptop or desktop with a stable Internet connection
💬 Participation fee: free❗️Participants located in russia or in other territories subject to international sanctions are not allowed to take part in the contest.