Contest

Sunny Skies

Challenge: Build a project that tracks sunlight patterns or solar energy

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September 23, 2024
September 29, 2024
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Challenge

After the storm, the sun emerges, casting its warm glow upon the earth. Build a project that tracks sunlight patterns or solar energy. Your project could help users find the sunniest spots in their city or optimize solar panel placements. Let the bright, clear skies inspire your work.

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Hosted by Github

We're thrilled to have GitHub help us bring Mastery Quest: Sustainable Futures to life, providing a seamless platform for technologists of all kinds to build, collaborate, and share their projects. Whether you’re just getting started or already familiar, GitHub’s easy-to-use tools like Codespaces, Actions, and Copilot make it simple to dive in and get things done. 

For this entire summit, we’re trying something new: we’re asking that all submissions must be hosted on GitHub. Why are we doing this? We want you to use your skills on a widely-used industry platform, while also giving you the chance to showcase your work and collaborate with a global community of creators.

With over 100 million technologists already on GitHub, you’re not just participating in Mastery Quest—you’re joining a massive network of creators shaping the future of tech.

Rules & Prizes

Challenge

After the storm, the sun emerges, casting its warm glow upon the earth. Build a project that tracks sunlight patterns or solar energy. Your project could help users find the sunniest spots in their city or optimize solar panel placements. Let the bright, clear skies inspire your work.

Submission Format

Ensure your submission meets the following criteria based on your discipline:

  • A public link to your project.
  • A screenshot of your project.
  • A brief description (150-200 words) explaining your project's concept and how it embodies the theme. Make sure to mention the technologies you used and any notable features or challenges you encountered during the development.

Software Engineering: You may use any web technologies or programming languages you are comfortable with, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, Java, or any frameworks you prefer.

Data & AI: You may use any tools or software you are comfortable with, such as D3.js, Tableau, Python (Matplotlib, Seaborn), R (ggplot2), or any other data visualization libraries and frameworks.

Product Design: You may use any tools or software you are comfortable with, such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or any other design tools and platforms.

Game Development & Design: You may use any tools or software you prefer, such as Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot, or any other game development platforms and frameworks.

Visual Arts: You may use any tools or software you prefer, such as Adobe software, Toon Boom, or any other platform to create concept art, 2D animation, 3D animation, or a similar format.

Submission Guidelines

  • How to Submit:
    • Complete our Contest Entry Form to submit your project.
    • Ensure your project includes the required screenshot and description as specified above.

Judging Criteria

Your submissions will be evaluated based on:

  • Creativity: Originality and inventiveness in tracking sunlight patterns or solar energy.
  • Relevance to Theme: How well the project aligns with the concept of sunny skies.
  • Clarity of Concept: Effectiveness in communicating the idea and purpose of the project.

Let the sunny skies inspire your creativity as you develop innovative solutions and insights!

Prizes

For our creative explorers who win a weekly challenge, these small but mighty rewards are just the beginning of your journey.

  • $50 Amazon Gift Card – Perfect for picking up new gear or inspiration for your next project, this gift card empowers you to equip yourself for the adventures ahead.
  • 3-in-1 Wireless Charger for phone, smartwatch, and earbuds – Whether you’re on a quest with your Apple or Samsung gear, this charger ensures your devices are always ready to guide you through uncharted territories.
  • Sony SRS-XB100 Wireless Bluetooth Portable Speaker – Compact and portable, this speaker brings the spirit of adventure wherever you go, making every step of your journey resonate with powerful sound.