Name: Battlesnake Saskatchewan 2024
Start: 2024-12-04T18:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-12-04T22:00:00-06:00
Location: Cultivator (Powered by Conexus)

Spectate or compete in the most competitive developer event in Saskatchewan
About this Event

A competitive game where your code is the controller. All you need is a web server that responds to the Battlesnake API.

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For spectators

Join us on Wednesday December 6th, get ready for an exhilarating display of competitive coding. Watch developers from across the province showcase their skills, maneuvering their Battlesnakes strategically to outwit opponents. The tournament promises intense moments of skillful coding and strategic brilliance, creating a captivating atmosphere for all spectators. Join in the excitement, cheer for your favorite Battlesnakes, and immerse yourself in the dynamic world of this unique programming challenge.

For participants

Your training starts today, this is your chance to showcase your coding prowess and strategic brilliance in a dynamic multiplayer programming challenge. Throughout the competition, unleash your creativity in crafting efficient Battlesnakes, navigate coding challenges, and vie for victory against talented developers from across the province. As you delve into the exhilarating world of Battlesnake, expect to experience intense rounds, strategic gameplay, and the camaraderie of like-minded coders. Seize this opportunity to not only sharpen your coding skills but also to forge connections within the coding community. The Battlesnake Tournament awaits your innovative strategies and competitive spirit—may the most cunning Battlesnake emerge triumphant!

With the resource provided, competitors can create their account and deploy a starter project in under 5 minutes:
https://docs.battlesnake.com/quickstart

If you want to get started in a particular language, they have different starter projects here:
https://docs.battlesnake.com/starter-projects

You can spend anywhere from 1 to 100+ hours training and adjusting your snake to give you the competitive edge. Anyone can join the HackRegina Slack's #battlesnake channel for support and chat with other competitors.