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Proggy-Buggy Contest
17 Jun, 14:09
We're happy to let you know that certificates for participants and winners of the Proggy-Buggy Towel Contest 2026 are now ready. You can download your certificate from the standings page: Standings Certificates are available in the Certificate column next to the Penalty column. They will remain available on the platform, so you can download them at any convenient time.Proggy-Buggy Contest
16 Jun, 14:13edited
🏆 The official results of the Proggy-Buggy Towel Contest 2026.🦸 Category Superheroes 🥇 Kostiantyn Lutsenko (Ukraine) 🥈 Kateryna Tolochko (Ukraine) 🥉 Roman Melamud (Ukraine)💼 Category Professionals 🥇 Illia Fursov (Poland) 🥈 Nikolay Kostov (Bulgaria) 🥉 Vitalii Marynich (Ukraine)🚀 Category Amateurs 🥇 Nicolas Constantinou (Cyprus) 🥈 Oleksandr Vinichenko (Bulgaria) 🥉 Artem Turchyn (Ukraine)Special Awards ⚡️ 1. Prize for the very first correct solution to a problem that has a solution: Participant: Patryk Trzebinski (Poland)Proggy-Buggy Contest
7 Jun, 13:30
Looking for a quick puzzle? 🧩This is one of the activities our Proggy-Buggy participants worked on in the offline hubs while waiting for the contest to start.Can you find all 7 hidden words?Share your answers in the comments, and let's see who spots the most! 👀 😊Proggy-Buggy Contest
7 Jun, 12:02
What do you do when the contest is over, your solution is submitted, and there's still a little time before the best result in the hub is announced?If you're in the Kazakhstan hub, apparently, you make a reel. 😄Participants decided to have a little fun and capture the atmosphere of the day while waiting for the announcement. And honestly, we think they nailed it.Because Proggy-Buggy is not only about solving problems — it's also about enjoying the journey together.Proggy-Buggy Contest
7 Jun, 11:00
Over the next few days, we'll be sharing stories and photos from Proggy-Buggy offline hubs around the world.Our first stop is Belgrade, Serbia.We are steadily growing the Proggy-Buggy community in Serbia, and it is great to see more and more participants joining the contest every year. What started as a small group of enthusiasts is growing into a vibrant local community united by a love for programming challenges.As often happens at Proggy-Buggy, the contest didn't really end when the timer stopped. Participants stayed afterward to discuss solutions, compare different approaches, debate tricky tasks, and share their favorite moments from the contest. After all, Proggy-Buggy is not only about finding the right answer — it's also about the people, conversations, and community that grow around it.Proggy-Buggy Contest
6 Jun, 17:58
We just added more pictures and...Wow, what a day!First of all, thank you to everyone who joined the Proggy-Buggy Towel Contest today.🌍 More than 1,500 participants from 39 countries 📍 9 offline hubs welcoming participants around the world 📸 Hundreds of photos 🎉 Countless emotions 🤝 Unexpected meetings and new connectionsIf our channel has been a little quieter than usual today, it's because we've been busy helping participants, supporting hubs, collecting results, and making sure everything runs smoothly.Today we're finally taking a moment to catch our breath after this incredible journey through the algorithmic galaxy.Tomorrow we'll make up for our silence and start sharing photos, stories, and highlights from hubs around the world. And, of course, we're already working on the preliminary results 👀Thank you for celebrating Towel Day with us and for bringing such anProggy-Buggy Contest
6 Jun, 06:11
We start at 10:00 (UTC)!!! Are you ready?
Proggy-Buggy Contest
5 Jun, 08:23
⏳ Hurry up — today is the last day to register for the Proggy-Buggy Towel Contest! Registration closes on June 6 at 00:00 UTC, so don't leave it until the last minute 👀 Join us online or at one of our offline hubs in Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Serbia, or Ukraine. All you need is a stable internet connection, a device for solving and submitting problems, and, of course, a towel 😉 🚀 42 minutes. 🧩 Algorithmic challenges. 🌌 One unforgettable journey through the algorithmic galaxy. Register now: 👉 www.proggy-buggy.com/register See you on June 6!Proggy-Buggy Contest
4 Jun, 11:13
Some participants solve Proggy-Buggy from home.Others prefer to join an offline hub: meet fellow contestants, discuss solutions after the contest, and experience those unforgettable last five minutes together 👀This year, offline hubs will open in five countries: 🇬🇪 Georgia Tbilisi — Skillwill, Floor 6, 16 Bochorma Street (Isani District) 🇮🇳 India Bengaluru — DataArt Technologies India Private Limited, WeWork Prestige Cube, Site No. 26, Laskar Hosur Road, Adugodi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560030 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan Almaty — DataArt Office, South Tower, 280 Baizakova Street Astana — DataArt Office, Business Center Abu Dhabi, 60/2 Syganak Avenue Karaganda — Terricon Valley, 12 Alalykin Street 🇷🇸 Serbia Belgrade — DataArt Office, Bulevar Milutina Milankovica 11v, 2nd Floor 🇺🇦 Ukraine Kyiv — Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, Academic Building №18, 41 Politekhnichna Street LvivProggy-Buggy Contest
2 Jun, 07:00
4 days left 👀 In just four days, hundreds of participants from different countries will start their 42-minute journey through the algorithmic galaxy 🚀 Some are already practicing. Some are choosing their lucky towel. Some have registered weeks ago. If you're still thinking about it — now is the time. 🏆 Prizes 🌍 Participants from around the world 🧠 Algorithmic challenges 🦆 The most unusual programming contest you'll ever join Register now and see what you can do in 42 minutes: 👉 proggy-buggy.com/register See you on June 6. And don't panic 😉Proggy-Buggy Contest
28 May, 12:00
Time to check 👀 Have you already registered for the Proggy-Buggy Towel Contest on June 6?We’re waiting for everyone who enjoys solving algorithmic problems — whether you’re an experienced contestant or just want to try something new 🙂Join online or meet us offline in India, Serbia, Kazakhstan, or Ukraine 🌍 Win prizes, beat your previous results, feel the Proggy-Buggy atmosphere… and don’t panic 🚀Proggy-Buggy Contest
27 May, 13:33edited
Proggy-Buggy Contest
27 May, 13:33
Proggy-Buggy Contest
27 May, 13:07
Already next week — Proggy-Buggy Towel Contest returns 👀To participate, you’ll need a towel (of course), a stable internet connection, and a device that allows you to write and submit solutions — whether it’s a computer, laptop, tablet, or even a smartphone 😅Before the contest starts, it’s the perfect time for a quick check: 👉 Do you remember how to submit solutions? Even experienced participants sometimes lose points because of small technical mistakes — wrong programming language, file format, or submission issues. And if this is your first Proggy-Buggy, practicing now means much less stress during the contest 😉🔧 How to submit a solution: Go to the training page and enter any previous contest Open the problem (A, B, C, etc.) Read the problem statement carefully Go to the “Submit a Solution” section on the problem page Choose your programming language Write your solutionProggy-Buggy Contest
26 May, 16:00edited
At first glance, Proggy-Buggy looks slightly unserious 👀 ⏱️ 42 minutes 🧩 13 problems 🤯 Towels And tasks that sometimes literally have no solution But somehow this chaos has existed for more than 10 years — and gathers thousands of participants every year 🔥 So… what’s actually going on here?In this interview, Proggy-Buggy creator Oleksandr Khizha explains: — ❓ why this contest even exists — 🧠 why some problems are intentionally “UNDECIDABLE” — ⚡️ why thinking faster beats thinking longer — ♟ why Proggy-Buggy feels more like blitz chess than a programming contestIf you’ve ever thought: “Wait… what is this thing?” 🤨 —or wondered why people keep coming back to it— this is for you 👇Proggy-Buggy Contest
25 May, 06:01
Happy Towel Day! 🚀 Every year on May 25, fans of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy celebrate this unofficial holiday and remember the most important rule of intergalactic travel: always know where your towel is. For us, this day is special too. That’s why every spring we organize the Proggy-Buggy Towel Contest and invite participants to bring towels with them — because solving 13 algorithmic problems in 42 minutes is clearly easier with one 👀 Over the years, towels have become an unofficial symbol of the contest. They appear in participant photos from different countries, create a relaxed atmosphere in offline hubs, and make our already not-so-serious programming competition even less serious. This year, we’re waiting for you on June 6: 13 algorithmic problems 42 minutes one towel absolutely no time to panic You still have time to find your lucky towel and register.Proggy-Buggy Contest
21 May, 07:00
Some participants solve Proggy-Buggy problems from home.Some prefer the atmosphere of an offline hub: live reactions, discussions after the contest, and shared panic during the last five minutes 👀This year, offline hubs will once again open in Ukraine 🇺🇦 The hubs are located in safe places and equipped with generators, so participants can focus on coding, communication, and the contest atmosphere.📍 Kyiv — Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute Academic Building №18, 41 Politekhnichna Street FIOT Hub📍 L’viv — DataArt L'viv 5th Floor, 1 Smal-Stotskogo Street📍 Mykolaiv — Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding Department of IU&ST, 3 Buznyka StreetAnd yes, towels are definitely welcome.Proggy-Buggy Contest
20 May, 12:00
How to solve 13 algorithmic problems in 42 minutes? We asked Ukrainian competitive programming coaches how to best manage time during the contest, choose a programming language for solving problems, and prepare for Proggy-Buggy. The tips they shared may be useful both for beginners and experienced contestants.Maybe they’ll be helpful for you too 👀Proggy-Buggy Contest
19 May, 07:00
We’re not saying that registration for the Proggy-Buggy Towel Contest is open.But if you keep seeing 42 everywhere… maybe it’s a sign.13 problems. 42 minutes. One towel.Proggy-Buggy Contest
12 May, 12:39
Let's remember main steps. 1. How do I register for the contest? - Create an account(if you don't have one) or make sure you remember the login and password for your existing one - Fill in the registration form - Follow the instructions in the confirmation email ⚠️ Registration closes one day before the contest. It is not possible to register on the contest day.2. To create an account: - Go to the Training page and open any available contest. - Click Create Account (top menu). - Fill in all required fields and choose the participant category that best matches your experience level. - Check your email and follow the confirmation link. - Confirm the account within 24 hours. !!!!!Unconfirmed accounts are automatically removed. After that, you can start practicing using previous contests.
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