Bug Fixing Races – FOSSter 2025
Diagnose. Debug. Dominate!
What are Bug Fixing Races?
The Bug Fixing Races are an electrifying challenge designed to test your debugging skills under pressure! Participants are presented with open-source code snippets containing hidden bugs. Your mission: identify, understand, and fix them fast. It's a race against the clock and your fellow developers to submit a perfect solution!
How to Play & Rules
The Bug Fixing Races are an electrifying challenge designed to test your debugging skills under pressure! Follow these simple steps to participate and dominate the competition.
Objective
Submit a perfectly debugged code snippet in the shortest time possible. Only the sharpest minds survive!
Why Play Bug Fixing Races?
Lightning Speed
Learn to solve issues quickly under pressure
Sharp Logic
Enhance logical thinking and problem-solving
Real-World Skills
Tackle real bugs and learn industry-relevant debugging
Scoring & Winning
Scores are based on the time taken to submit a valid solution. Penalties may be applied for incorrect attempts or inefficient code. The fastest bug slayers rise to the top of the leaderboard — announced daily!
Prizes
Conquer the bugs and win awesome rewards: FOSSter swag, cool gadgets, or valuable gift vouchers!
Think You Can Win?
If your debugging skills are legendary, the Bug Fixing Races are calling your name. Don't miss out — join the fun and prove your coding chops!
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