Genie app competition for Summer 2024
Build apps with Genie Builder, deploy on JuliaHub, and win cash prizes!
Are you passionate about Julia and interested in sharing your technical innovations with a broader audience? If you've ever been inspired to create an intuitive and interactive dashboard, or a graphical interface for your Julia app or package, this is your chance to shine!
We're announcing a competition hosted by JuliaHub to spotlight the most innovative web applications developed with Genie Framework's Genie Builder. The competition will take place between May 15th and August 31st, 2024, and you'll have the opportunity to win these prizes:
- 1st Prize: $500 plus $500 in JuliaHub credits.
- 2nd Prize: $250 plus $250 in credits.
- 3rd Prize: $125 plus $125 in credits.
Entering the competition
To enter the competition, you'll need to create a new account on JuliaHub and develop your application on the platform using Genie Builder. To get started, see the Genie Builder on JuliaHub usage guide.
You can also develop your app locally by installing the Genie Builder extension from the VSCode Marketplace. Once you've built the app, deploy it on JuliaHub to make it eligible for the competition.
To submit your app to the competition, fill in this form . The deadline for submissions is midnight GMT on August 31st, and we'll announce the winners some days after. Note that only one submission per team or individual is allowed.
In terms of topic or scope, you can submit anything! Be it a companion app for your JuliaCon presentation, a usage example for your favorite package, or some cool visualization. Check out the app gallery for some inspiration!
A committee will judge entries based on:
- Problem Solving: the application addresses a significant challenge.
- Innovation: creative use of Julia and Genie Framework.
- User Experience: the application is both user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing.
Learn more about Genie
If you're new to Genie or need a refresher, here are some resources to help you get started:
Contact us for more information:
Remember, submissions close at midnight GMT on July 31st! Get building and good luck!
Terms and Conditions
Participation Eligibility: participants must register a new account on JuliaHub and develop their application using Genie Builder. Each participant or team is allowed only one submission.
Costs and Fees:
- JuliaHub Usage: the first 20 hours on JuliaHub are free for new accounts. Thereafter, usage is charged at $0.2/hr to cover AWS costs.
- Deployment Costs: deploying your app on JuliaHub costs $0.0627 per hour for a small machine, and $0.0945 per hour for a larger one. Deployments are not mandatory for submitting to the competition, a link to the source code is sufficient.
Submission Deadline: all applications must be submitted by midnight GMT on July 31st, 2024. Winners will be announced shortly after the evaluation process.
Use of Applications: by submitting an application to the competition, participants grant Genie and JuliaHub the right to use their applications for promotional and marketing purposes. This includes, but is not limited to, showcasing the applications on websites, in demonstrations, and in promotional materials.
Intellectual Property: participants retain ownership of their submissions, but by entering the competition, you allow JuliaHub and Genie to use your project for promotional activities without further compensation.
Privacy: participant information will be used solely in accordance with federal and state laws, and will not be sold to third parties.
Amendments: JuliaHub and Genie reserve the right to modify the terms and conditions at any time without prior notice.