Finished: PHP Coding Competition (Started April 1st!)

RJ · 03-29-2007, 12:32 PM

Hello and Welcome to PHP Coding Competition One!

In this, our First Competition, your challenge will be to code a Bug Tracker.

A Bug Tracker should show a Coders' Skills, with the Use of PHP and a database. All scripts should be secure, but a Bug Tracker should have extra security, as the Tracker could contain major vulnerabilities in the script it's tracking. It should be easy for users to see a list of bugs and which are Resolved or Unfinished, and most importantly, a feature to file a bug report.

With this in mind, you should try to make your script as secure as possible, and add as many features as you can which will benefit not only the Admin, but the Visitors.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/programming/310753-finished-php-coding-competition-started-april.html

Competition Information
You are not required to post your code in this Competition. Code will be submitted to the contest holders only for review for compliance to the competition rules and to be hosted for judging.

The Competition will officially start in two days (1st April), we trust you not to start Before then.

The Competition will last for 20 days. (Script entry date 21st April)

Voting
The Votes will be made by NamePros' Members (excluding competitors), so, the more features you add, the more you are gonna impress those members!

Voting will be opened once the script entry date has closed, plus two days for preparation. (Reciving scripts from all participants)

Entering
To enter the Competition, please reply to this thread saying "I'm In!", or something for us to distinguish who is in or not.
Once the script entry date has ended, please create a thread in the Private Messages to Management area on NamePros ( http://www.namepros.com/contact-np-management/ ) with your script. If it includes multiple files, you can ZIP and make an attachment to your thread. Please include in the thread title: [PHP COMPETITION]

Also, state if you want to host the script on your Server, or the Competition Holder's Server.
(When made publically viewing for Voting)

Rules and Guidelines

1. All the code must be your own, no copyrighted code.
You cannot use functions/classes, "snippets", posted on sites or forums.
It's fine to use them if you have created them, and/or posted them yourself.

2. You may not use Frameworks of any kind, including Frameworks such as Zend, CakePHP.

2. You may not start the project untill the competition has official started.

3. Testing must be done on your server, or localhost. Hosting will be offered for the scripts at the judging stage.

4. If the competition requires you to post your code publicly (This will be stated in the Competition Thread), you agree to post your code under the Creative Commons License. (More information: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ ) This rule does not apply to this first competition. However, you are welcome (and encouraged) to release your code to the public as you so desire.
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5. All entries must be sent to the competition holder. All scripts/code authors will be anonymous until a winner has being chosen.

Thanks for reading!
Now get posting "I'm In!".

These rules were written by Hitch based on suggestions in the previous discussion thread. -RJ- will be considered the competition holder.

If any rule clarifications are needed, please ask now before the competition begins! We will have prizes announced soon. Good luck everyone!

Hitch · 03-29-2007, 12:34 PM

I'm In!

Current Users Participating
Total: 12

Hitch
jasonphd
Dan
iNod
Mikor
lee101
JFS
templaterave
mykel241
ZCCool4718
localhost
RegisterRants - Maybe
Phoenix - Maybe

jasonphd · 03-29-2007, 12:43 PM

I'm in!

Peter · 03-29-2007, 12:52 PM

I should be in depending on other commitments (and the fact most of the competition time i'm on nightshift)

Dan · 03-29-2007, 01:55 PM

I'm In!

Except what exactly do we make? If we are making a bug tracker, then what bugs should be in it? Kind of like the default error log or something or do people submit bugs through some type of contact form?

(Do we win anything?)

iNod · 03-29-2007, 02:29 PM

I'm in..

We should get some money also

(hint hint ;P)

Dan: It is a Bug Tracker.. Like the Project Bug Tracker on SourceForge and http://www.bugzilla.org/

- Steve

Barrucadu · 03-29-2007, 02:57 PM

Well, i've never made a bug tracker, and have no idea where to start.
Ah well, i'll stay out of this one.

<edit>
Is it just me that noticed the competition starts on April Fools Day - I can just imagine RJ posting on the day "April Fools! There is no competition really.", lol

RJ · 03-29-2007, 03:00 PM

A bug tracker is a script where users can report bugs to a software programmer. The visitor can view past bug reports and submit one of their own. Usually the programmer can comment on a bug report and mark it as fixed or resolved.

Originally Posted by Mikor

<edit>
Is it just me that noticed the competition starts on April Fools Day - I can just imagine RJ posting on the day "April Fools! There is no competition really.", lol

I promise, this is NOT an April Fool's day joke.

Barrucadu · 03-29-2007, 03:04 PM

Now that I know what it is, i'm in.

Originally Posted by -RJ-

I promise, this is NOT an April Fool's day joke.

Aww, would have been quite funny if it was, lol.

Hitch · 03-29-2007, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by -RJ-

I promise, this is NOT an April Fool's day joke.

After the discussion thread, writing the rules, checking Frameworks and checking License, this is certainly not a April Fool's.

Originally Posted by -RJ-

A bug tracker is a script where users can report bugs to a software programmer. The visitor can view past bug reports and submit one of their own. Usually the programmer can comment on a bug report and mark it as fixed or resolved.

Yep.
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If you guys don't know what a BugTracker looks like, checkout the one PhpBB uses.
http://www.phpbb.com/bugs/phpbb3/

Mikor, No need to stay out, read up on BugTrackers, and enter.

About those discussing prizes, just join in, it's a community activity.

EDIT: Mikor, just seen your reply..

Good to see you joining in.

lee101 · 03-29-2007, 04:00 PM

I May be in, don't really have anything to do as it's Easter Half term, 2 weeks of no school

But might not be for definate yet!

JFS · 03-29-2007, 04:19 PM

hmm... i will enter just mostly for fun

count me in

lee101 · 03-30-2007, 06:38 AM

I'll be in, now I've looked exactly what a bug tracker is

Phoenix · 03-30-2007, 02:42 PM

I might be in, I'll have to confirm tomorrow whether or not I will be. Got exams after half term so I'm half-and-half as to whether I'll have the time.

Hitch · 04-01-2007, 04:46 AM

Official Starting Day Today!!

JFS · 04-01-2007, 09:28 AM

good luck to all

-Ray- · 04-04-2007, 05:58 AM

Im in

Hitch · 04-05-2007, 04:43 AM

How's progress everyone?

I will be starting mine later today, or tomorrow.
I just gotta finish up a script i was working on before.

JFS · 04-05-2007, 06:50 AM

i'm thinking of starting it this weekend, if some idea occurs hehehe

lee101 · 04-05-2007, 11:02 AM

I've started planning everything our on freemind, and I've create the database structer and a few other little things for it, but other than that not a lot.

I'm going away this friday untill tuesday, and plan on working on it more when I come back.

Barrucadu · 04-05-2007, 12:13 PM

I probably wont get it done - I just have too many other things to work on at the moment, and my first ever* site takes priority over everything else.

* "First Ever" here meaning first ever site that achieved over 1000 visits

mykel241 · 04-05-2007, 02:20 PM

I'm in!

If its not to late.

Peter · 04-06-2007, 01:16 AM

mykel241 i don't think that you are too late. As it looks I think you can choose to do it anytime as long as the completed assignment is submitted by the closing date.

RegisterRants · 04-06-2007, 07:34 AM

Ya know...I would, but I have another site to code, I'm sick, and all that stuff...

Maybe on my 5-hour flight to California, though....

Jason

ZCCool4718 · 04-06-2007, 01:07 PM

I'm in!

better late then never. I'm looking to this because I was going to build my self one anyway..

03-29-2007, 12:32 PM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
RJ NamePros Webmaster Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,930 Follow @DomainBuyer	Finished: PHP Coding Competition (Started April 1st!) Hello and Welcome to PHP Coding Competition One! In this, our First Competition, your challenge will be to code a Bug Tracker. A Bug Tracker should show a Coders' Skills, with the Use of PHP and a database. All scripts should be secure, but a Bug Tracker should have extra security, as the Tracker could contain major vulnerabilities in the script it's tracking. It should be easy for users to see a list of bugs and which are Resolved or Unfinished, and most importantly, a feature to file a bug report. With this in mind, you should try to make your script as secure as possible, and add as many features as you can which will benefit not only the Admin, but the Visitors. ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/programming/310753-finished-php-coding-competition-started-april.html Competition Information You are not required to post your code in this Competition. Code will be submitted to the contest holders only for review for compliance to the competition rules and to be hosted for judging. The Competition will officially start in two days (1st April), we trust you not to start Before then. The Competition will last for 20 days. (Script entry date 21st April) Voting The Votes will be made by NamePros' Members (excluding competitors), so, the more features you add, the more you are gonna impress those members! Voting will be opened once the script entry date has closed, plus two days for preparation. (Reciving scripts from all participants) Entering To enter the Competition, please reply to this thread saying "I'm In!", or something for us to distinguish who is in or not. Once the script entry date has ended, please create a thread in the Private Messages to Management area on NamePros ( http://www.namepros.com/contact-np-management/ ) with your script. If it includes multiple files, you can ZIP and make an attachment to your thread. Please include in the thread title: [PHP COMPETITION] Also, state if you want to host the script on your Server, or the Competition Holder's Server. (When made publically viewing for Voting) Rules and Guidelines 1. All the code must be your own, no copyrighted code. You cannot use functions/classes, "snippets", posted on sites or forums. It's fine to use them if you have created them, and/or posted them yourself. 2. You may not use Frameworks of any kind, including Frameworks such as Zend, CakePHP. 2. You may not start the project untill the competition has official started. 3. Testing must be done on your server, or localhost. Hosting will be offered for the scripts at the judging stage. 4. If the competition requires you to post your code publicly (This will be stated in the Competition Thread), you agree to post your code under the Creative Commons License. (More information: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ ) This rule does not apply to this first competition. However, you are welcome (and encouraged) to release your code to the public as you so desire. ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=310753 5. All entries must be sent to the competition holder. All scripts/code authors will be anonymous until a winner has being chosen. Thanks for reading! Now get posting "I'm In!". These rules were written by Hitch based on suggestions in the previous discussion thread. -RJ- will be considered the competition holder. If any rule clarifications are needed, please ask now before the competition begins! We will have prizes announced soon. Good luck everyone! __________________ @DomainBuyer facebook

03-29-2007, 12:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hitch Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Uk, South Yorkshire Posts: 1,225 Follow @adrianc333	I'm In! Current Users Participating Total: 12 Hitch jasonphd Dan iNod Mikor lee101 JFS templaterave mykel241 ZCCool4718 localhost RegisterRants - Maybe Phoenix - Maybe __________________ Cueburst - Support System - FAQ Knowledge Base, Tickets and more. Last edited by Hitch; 04-18-2007 at 11:32 AM.

03-29-2007, 02:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
iNod Eating Pie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,272	I'm in.. We should get some money also (hint hint ;P) Dan: It is a Bug Tracker.. Like the Project Bug Tracker on SourceForge and http://www.bugzilla.org/ - Steve __________________ I feel old.

03-29-2007, 02:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
Barrucadu Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: East Yorkshire, England Posts: 2,689 Follow @barrucadu	Well, i've never made a bug tracker, and have no idea where to start. Ah well, i'll stay out of this one. <edit> Is it just me that noticed the competition starts on April Fools Day - I can just imagine RJ posting on the day "April Fools! There is no competition really.", lol __________________ Website \| Blog Arch Hurd developer; GNU Webmaster; FSF member #8385

03-29-2007, 04:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
lee101 NamePros Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 413 Follow @leefindlow	I May be in, don't really have anything to do as it's Easter Half term, 2 weeks of no school But might not be for definate yet! __________________ Linux Screenshots

03-29-2007, 12:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
jasonphd NamePros Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 62	I'm in!

03-29-2007, 12:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Peter NamePros Expert Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 5,069	I should be in depending on other commitments (and the fact most of the competition time i'm on nightshift)

03-29-2007, 01:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dan Buy my domains. Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,796	I'm In! Except what exactly do we make? If we are making a bug tracker, then what bugs should be in it? Kind of like the default error log or something or do people submit bugs through some type of contact form? (Do we win anything?)

03-29-2007, 04:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
JFS NamePros Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Portugal Posts: 800	hmm... i will enter just mostly for fun count me in __________________ João Fernandes Silva

03-30-2007, 06:38 AM	#13 (permalink)
lee101 NamePros Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 413 Follow @leefindlow	I'll be in, now I've looked exactly what a bug tracker is __________________ Linux Screenshots

03-30-2007, 02:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
Phoenix NP Maniacâ„¢ Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nottingham, UK Posts: 820 Follow @47ideas	I might be in, I'll have to confirm tomorrow whether or not I will be. Got exams after half term so I'm half-and-half as to whether I'll have the time. __________________ PHP/MySQL Development offered: PM me for a quote. 47ideas.com - my freelancing portfolio.

04-01-2007, 04:46 AM	#15 (permalink)
Hitch Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Uk, South Yorkshire Posts: 1,225 Follow @adrianc333	Official Starting Day Today!! __________________ Cueburst - Support System - FAQ Knowledge Base, Tickets and more.

04-01-2007, 09:28 AM	#16 (permalink)
JFS NamePros Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Portugal Posts: 800	good luck to all __________________ João Fernandes Silva

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-Ray- Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,839	Im in __________________ Poker News, articles, discussion LIKE THIS Its an iPod, a phone, and an internet communications device.

04-05-2007, 04:43 AM	#18 (permalink)
Hitch Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Uk, South Yorkshire Posts: 1,225 Follow @adrianc333	How's progress everyone? I will be starting mine later today, or tomorrow. I just gotta finish up a script i was working on before. __________________ Cueburst - Support System - FAQ Knowledge Base, Tickets and more.

04-05-2007, 06:50 AM	#19 (permalink)
JFS NamePros Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Portugal Posts: 800	i'm thinking of starting it this weekend, if some idea occurs hehehe __________________ João Fernandes Silva

04-05-2007, 11:02 AM	#20 (permalink)
lee101 NamePros Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 413 Follow @leefindlow	I've started planning everything our on freemind, and I've create the database structer and a few other little things for it, but other than that not a lot. I'm going away this friday untill tuesday, and plan on working on it more when I come back. __________________ Linux Screenshots

04-05-2007, 12:13 PM	#21 (permalink)
Barrucadu Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: East Yorkshire, England Posts: 2,689 Follow @barrucadu	I probably wont get it done - I just have too many other things to work on at the moment, and my first ever* site takes priority over everything else. * "First Ever" here meaning first ever site that achieved over 1000 visits __________________ Website \| Blog Arch Hurd developer; GNU Webmaster; FSF member #8385

04-05-2007, 02:20 PM	#22 (permalink)
mykel241 NamePros Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lincoln, RI Posts: 465	I'm in! If its not to late.

04-06-2007, 01:16 AM	#23 (permalink)
Peter NamePros Expert Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 5,069	mykel241 i don't think that you are too late. As it looks I think you can choose to do it anytime as long as the completed assignment is submitted by the closing date.

04-06-2007, 07:34 AM	#24 (permalink)
RegisterRants Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 1,152 Follow @jrberlinsky	Ya know...I would, but I have another site to code, I'm sick, and all that stuff... Maybe on my 5-hour flight to California, though.... Jason

04-06-2007, 01:07 PM	#25 (permalink)
ZCCool4718 NamePros Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 50	I'm in! better late then never. I'm looking to this because I was going to build my self one anyway..

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