TopCoder(R) is thrilled to announce the 2005 TopCoder Open, sponsored by Sun Microsystems(R). Registration opens soon for the competitions so put on your game face and get ready to cash in on the $150,000 prize purse!

The TCO will include an Algorithm Competition, a Component Design Competition, and a Component Development Competition. Check out all the tournament details here.

*** Component Design & Development Competition ***
Website registration is required for participation in both Component Competitions, and is open from June 13 through June 29, 2005.

*** Algorithm Competition ***
Website registration is required for participation in the Algorithm Competition, and is open August 1 through August 16, 2005.

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The Sun(SM) Developer Network (SDN), Sun Microsystem’s premier developer community and program, is honored to sponsor the 2005 TopCoder Open and be part of the passion and innovation shown by TopCoder members in this competition.

To help you reduce the cost and complexity of creating web applications, the SDN Program is proud to bring you Sun Java(TM) Studio Creator, the premier 100% Java(TM)-based IDE that sets the standard for web application development with the Java programming language.

We will soon be announcing the Java Studio Creator Early Access program, an opportunity for you to participate and influence future product direction of the software by providing your comments and feedback. Stay tuned for more information at the home of the SDN Program.

Let the Coding begin!