DataArt Proggy-Buggy Programming Contest 2026
DataArt
📌About the Event
DataArt Proggy-Buggy Programming Contest 2026 is an international, fast-paced programming contest where participants solve 13 algorithmic problems in 42 minutes. Organized by DataArt, the contest is beginner-friendly but also challenging for experienced competitive programmers.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Organizer: DataArt
- Mode of conduct: Online, with the option to join from selected DataArt offices and partner hubs worldwide.
- Contest format: Participants get 13 problems and must solve as many as possible within 42 minutes.
- Participation type: The Spring/Towel Contest format is individual participation only.
- Problem type: Problems usually include algorithms, logic puzzles, math, string manipulation, and tricky/unusual statements.
- Programming languages: Participants can use languages such as C/C++, Java, Python, C#, Ruby, PHP, JavaScript, Free Pascal
📅 Important Dates
- Contest date: June 6, 2026
- Contest time: 10:00 UTC
- India time: 3:30 PM IST
- Registration deadline: June 5, 2026; registration closes one day before the contest and is not allowed on contest day.
- Preliminary results: Usually published within 2–3 days after the contest.
- Appeal window: Participants get 3 days after preliminary results to submit an appeal.
- Official results: Usually published within two weeks after the event
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Eligibility:
- Open to programming enthusiasts globally, subject to participation restrictions.
- Participants registering for Proggy-Buggy must be 16 years or older.
- Participants from the Russian Federation and other sanctioned territories are not allowed to participate.
- Participant categories:
- Amateurs: Beginners or participants with limited competition experience.
- Professionals: Participants with national/international competitive programming experience.
- Superheroes: Highly experienced competitive programmers, top ICPC/IOI-level participants, or previous Proggy-Buggy winners.
- Key rules:
- Participants must use only their own knowledge and problem-solving skills.
- Use of AI tools, including ChatGPT, is prohibited during the contest.
- External help from coaches, mentors, or other participants is not allowed.
- Cheating, unfair assistance, or interference with contest systems can lead to disqualification.
🏆 Prize Details and Value
- Main awards:
- Winners are recognized in each category: Amateurs, Professionals, and Superheroes.
- Awards include Honorary 1st Place, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place.
- Additional awards:
- May be given for the first correct solution, shortest correct solution, first correct UNDECIDABLE identification, and lowest penalty time.
- Prizes:
- Winners receive gift cards and DataArt presents.
- Certificates:
- All participants receive participation certificates after the official results are published.