Are you a QA engineer, developer, SRE, tester, data scientist, or simply passionate about creating robust software? This event is designed for you! Test your skills and redefine quality assurance in a dynamic environment.
Participate in an Exciting Online Hackathon
Join the QA Revolution!
Get hands-on experience with real-world APIs, develop comprehensive test strategies, and engage in thrilling bug hunting challenges. This is your opportunity to compete and find the toughest bugs!
API Testing, Bug Hunting & Quality Assurance
What You’ll Do
This hackathon is focused on refining your skills in software quality and reliability. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced professional, you’ll leave with enhanced abilities and a deeper understanding of QA best practices.
Master Software Quality & Reliability
Why Join?
Are you a QA engineer, developer, SRE, tester, data scientist, or simply passionate about creating robust software? This event is designed for you! Test your skills and redefine quality assurance in a dynamic environment.
Participate in an Exciting Online Hackathon
Join the QA Revolution!
Get hands-on experience with real-world APIs, develop comprehensive test strategies, and engage in thrilling bug hunting challenges. This is your opportunity to compete and find the toughest bugs!
API Testing, Bug Hunting & Quality Assurance
What You’ll Do
This hackathon is focused on refining your skills in software quality and reliability. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced professional, you’ll leave with enhanced abilities and a deeper understanding of QA best practices.
Master Software Quality & Reliability
Why Join?
and Timeline
Important Dates
Make sure you’re ready for every phase of the challenge by keeping an eye on these key dates and deadlines.
Date: 29.11.2024
Time: 18:00 (UTC)
Time: 18:00 (UTC)
Registration Ends
Date: 29.11.2024
Time: 18:00 (UTC)
Time: 18:00 (UTC)
Hackathon Kickstart
Date: 02.12.2024
Time: 15:00 (UTC)
Time: 15:00 (UTC)
Submission Deadline
Date: 02.12.2024
Time: 16:00 (UTC)
Time: 16:00 (UTC)
Judging Begins
Date: 09.12.2024
Time: 12:00 (UTC)
Time: 12:00 (UTC)
Judging Ends
Date: 10.12.2024
Time: 12:00 (UTC)
Time: 12:00 (UTC)
Announcement of Winners
Date: 29.11.2024
Time: 18:00 (UTC)
Time: 18:00 (UTC)
Registration Ends
Date: 29.11.2024
Time: 18:00 (UTC)
Time: 18:00 (UTC)
Hackathon Kickstart
Date: 02.12.2024
Time: 15:00 (UTC)
Time: 15:00 (UTC)
Submission Deadline
Date: 02.12.2024
Time: 16:00 (UTC)
Time: 16:00 (UTC)
Judging Begins
Date: 09.12.2024
Time: 12:00 (UTC)
Time: 12:00 (UTC)
Judging Ends
Date: 10.12.2024
Time: 12:00 (UTC)
Time: 12:00 (UTC)
Announcement of Winners
Rules
Hackathon
To succeed in the hackathon, it’s essential to understand the key rules and guidelines. Read them carefully below.
- Participate solo or form teams of up to 3 members.
- Participants from all tech backgrounds are welcome: software engineers, data scientists, DevOps specialists, security experts, product managers, and more!
Team Composition:
- Use any programming language, testing framework, or tool of your choice.
- Leverage your preferred tech stack to create the most effective testing solution.
Tools and Technologies:
- Submit your complete test suite and any supporting tools you've developed.
- Provide a detailed report of your findings, including all bugs discovered.
- Include documentation on your testing approach and methodology.
Submission Requirements:
- Participants retain ownership of their solutions. Bug Hunters Challenge organizers reserve the right to showcase solutions for promotional purposes
Intellectual Property:
- Adhere to ethical testing practices. No actual exploitation of vulnerabilities is allowed.
- Respect the provided API’s usage limits and terms of service.
Ethical Considerations:
- Participate solo or form teams of up to 3 members.
- Participants from all tech backgrounds are welcome: software engineers, data scientists, DevOps specialists, security experts, product managers, and more!
Team Composition:
- Use any programming language, testing framework, or tool of your choice.
- Leverage your preferred tech stack to create the most effective testing solution.
Tools and Technologies:
- Submit your complete test suite and any supporting tools you've developed.
- Provide a detailed report of your findings, including all bugs discovered.
- Include documentation on your testing approach and methodology.
Submission Requirements:
- Participants retain ownership of their solutions. Bug Hunters Challenge organizers reserve the right to showcase solutions for promotional purposes
Intellectual Property:
- Adhere to ethical testing practices. No actual exploitation of vulnerabilities is allowed.
- Respect the provided API’s usage limits and terms of service.
Ethical Considerations:
Structure
Challenge
Prepare to test your skills with a fully functional API. From understanding its structure to catching hidden bugs, this is your chance to showcase your QA expertise. Explore the challenge structure below.
- At the hackathon kickstart, you’ll gain access to a fully functional API (via Swagger playground).
- Refine and expand your tests to catch as many defects as possible before submission.
- Familiarize yourself with the API’s functionality and structure.defects as possible before submission.
- Design and implement your test suite for a "bug-free" environment.
- During the hackathon, we’ll release an update to the API, introducing 25 hidden bugs of varying difficulty.
- Use your test suite to identify these bugs.
Judges
Meet Our
Our expert panel includes top QA professionals and tech leaders, ensuring every submission is judged with precision and insight. Get ready to impress!
Poland
Lead AQA, YouTube
@qa-proka4 (9k), Tutor
@qa-proka4 (9k), Tutor
Aleksei Koledachkin
I am an experienced QA specialist with over 6 years in the field and involvement in more than 14 projects. I have trained over 1,000 students, helping them develop their skills and achieve success in their careers. My expertise includes testing, automation, API testing, and QA strategy development. I continuously improve and stay updated with industry trends to ensure my projects and teams achieve high-quality results. I am focused on precision, efficiency, and innovative solutions in quality assurance.
Belarus
QA Engineer, Speaker
and Tutor
and Tutor
Artsiom
Rusau
Rusau
I am an experienced QA Engineer with a focus on functional and web application testing. I have expertise in tools like Azure DevOps Test Plan, TestRail, Jira, and databases such as MySQL and MS SQL. Additionally, I am proficient in Windows, Android, iOS, and tools like Postman, DevTools, GIT, and Jenkins.
I also share my knowledge through my YouTube channel (@rusau) and offer software testing courses on rusau.net, aiming to help others improve the quality of their IT products. I am open to collaboration and new opportunities.
I also share my knowledge through my YouTube channel (@rusau) and offer software testing courses on rusau.net, aiming to help others improve the quality of their IT products. I am open to collaboration and new opportunities.
United States
ADP QA Certified Scrum Master™ & SAFe Agilist® 6SIGMA Lean Thinker
IEEE, BCS, RAPTORS,
ACM & PMI MEMBER
IEEE, BCS, RAPTORS,
ACM & PMI MEMBER
Nikita
Klimov
Klimov
I am a Senior QA/QC Engineer with expertise in testing mobile and web applications, certified as a Scrum Master and SAFe Agilist. I specialize in QA methodologies, test automation, and team management, driving process efficiency.
At ADP, Inc., I develop QA strategies using Agile and SCRUM, improving product quality and reducing bugs. Previously, at Restaurant Brands International, I led automated testing for a POS system.
I actively contribute to the QA community, leading the BrowserStack Miami group, and volunteer with the Society for People with Disabilities, focusing on accessibility projects. I am also a member of various professional organizations, supporting industry growth.
At ADP, Inc., I develop QA strategies using Agile and SCRUM, improving product quality and reducing bugs. Previously, at Restaurant Brands International, I led automated testing for a POS system.
I actively contribute to the QA community, leading the BrowserStack Miami group, and volunteer with the Society for People with Disabilities, focusing on accessibility projects. I am also a member of various professional organizations, supporting industry growth.
Serbia
Senior QA — Tochka Bank
Aleksandr
Privalov
Privalov
I am an experienced QA Engineer with a proven track record of building and implementing manual and automated testing from scratch. As a Senior QA Engineer at top companies like Yandex and Tinkoff, I’ve achieved high test coverage, reduced critical bugs in production, and optimized testing processes. I also specialize in creating and updating test documentation, reducing testing time, and implementing shift-left testing. Additionally, I’ve mentored Junior QA Engineers and contributed valuable insights to the QA community through articles and a company Telegram channel.
Netherlands
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at MTS Digital. Expert in Cloud Solutions, IoT Security and Quality Assurance
Mukhammadshakhzod
Boidadaev
Boidadaev
I have strong hands-on experience with Source Code Management tools like Git and Subversion, and I’m proficient in developing Continuous Integration/Delivery pipelines. I also have practical knowledge of containerization platforms like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes. My experience extends to automation tools like Jenkins and cloud services including AWS and custom cloud solutions. Additionally, I have a solid understanding of Infrastructure as Code, using tools like Puppet, Chef, and Ansible, and I work on projects within the IoT ecosystem.
Poland
Lead AQA, YouTube
@qa-proka4 (9k), Tutor
@qa-proka4 (9k), Tutor
Aleksei KoledAchkin
I am an experienced QA specialist with over 6 years in the field and involvement in more than 14 projects. I have trained over 1,000 students, helping them develop their skills and achieve success in their careers. My expertise includes testing, automation, API testing, and QA strategy development. I continuously improve and stay updated with industry trends to ensure my projects and teams achieve high-quality results. I am focused on precision, efficiency, and innovative solutions in quality assurance.
Belarus
QA Engineer, Speaker
and Tutor
and Tutor
Artsiom
Rusau
Rusau
I am an experienced QA Engineer with a focus on functional and web application testing. I have expertise in tools like Azure DevOps Test Plan, TestRail, Jira, and databases such as MySQL and MS SQL. Additionally, I am proficient in Windows, Android, iOS, and tools like Postman, DevTools, GIT, and Jenkins, with automation skills in JavaScript, Cypress, and Cucumber.
I also share my knowledge through my YouTube channel (@rusau) and offer software testing courses on rusau.net, aiming to help others improve the quality of their IT products. I am open to collaboration and new opportunities.
I also share my knowledge through my YouTube channel (@rusau) and offer software testing courses on rusau.net, aiming to help others improve the quality of their IT products. I am open to collaboration and new opportunities.
United States
ADP QA Certified Scrum Master™ & SAFe Agilist® 6SIGMA Lean Thinker IEEE, BSC, Raptor. dev, ACM, PMI
Nikita
Klimov
Klimov
I am a Senior QA/QC Engineer with expertise in testing mobile and web applications, certified as a Scrum Master and SAFe Agilist. I specialize in QA methodologies, test automation, and team management, driving process efficiency.
At ADP, Inc., I develop QA strategies using Agile and SCRUM, improving product quality and reducing bugs. Previously, at Restaurant Brands International, I led automated testing for a POS system.
I actively contribute to the QA community, leading the BrowserStack Miami group, and volunteer with the Society for People with Disabilities, focusing on accessibility projects. I am also a member of various professional organizations, supporting industry growth.
At ADP, Inc., I develop QA strategies using Agile and SCRUM, improving product quality and reducing bugs. Previously, at Restaurant Brands International, I led automated testing for a POS system.
I actively contribute to the QA community, leading the BrowserStack Miami group, and volunteer with the Society for People with Disabilities, focusing on accessibility projects. I am also a member of various professional organizations, supporting industry growth.
Serbia
Lead of QA — Yango Tech
Aleksandr
Privalov
Privalov
I am an experienced QA Engineer with a proven track record of building and implementing manual and automated testing from scratch. As a Senior QA Engineer at top companies like Yandex and Tinkoff, I’ve achieved high test coverage, reduced critical bugs in production, and optimized testing processes. I also specialize in creating and updating test documentation, reducing testing time, and implementing shift-left testing. Additionally, I’ve mentored Junior QA Engineers and contributed valuable insights to the QA community through articles and a company Telegram channel.
Netherlands
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at MTS Digital. Expert in Cloud Solutions, IoT Security and Quality Assurance
Mukhammadshakhzod
I have strong hands-on experience with Source Code Management tools like Git and Subversion, and I’m proficient in developing Continuous Integration/Delivery pipelines. I also have practical knowledge of containerization platforms like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes. My experience extends to automation tools like Jenkins and cloud services including AWS and custom cloud solutions. Additionally, I have a solid understanding of Infrastructure as Code, using tools like Puppet, Chef, and Ansible, and I work on projects within the IoT ecosystem.
Boidadaev
Criteria
Judging
- Sophistication and efficiency of test scripts
- Use of advanced testing techniques (e.g., data-driven testing, test parameterization)
- Implementation of logging, error handling, and other best practices
- Innovation in the testing approach
30%
Technical Implementation
- Clarity and comprehensiveness of bug reports
- Quality of test documentation
- Use of reporting tools (e.g., Allure, custom dashboards)
- Presentation of results and findings
20%
Reporting and Documentation
- Number of genuine bugs discovered (out of 25)
- Accuracy of bug identification (false positives will be penalized)
- Discovery of high-priority or complex bugs
- Comprehensive coverage across different API endpoints and functionalities
40%
Bug Coverage
- Well-structured and maintainable code
- Use of design patterns and SOLID principles
- Scalability of the testing solution
- Potential for test suite reusability and expansion
10%
Code Quality and Architecture
- Sophistication and efficiency of test scripts
- Use of advanced testing techniques (e.g., data-driven testing, test parameterization)
- Implementation of logging, error handling, and other best practices
- Innovation in the testing approach
30%
Technical Implementation
- Clarity and comprehensiveness of bug reports
- Quality of test documentation
- Use of reporting tools (e.g., Allure, custom dashboards)
- Presentation of results and findings
20%
Reporting and Documentation
- Number of genuine bugs discovered (out of 25)
- Accuracy of bug identification (false positives will be penalized)
- Discovery of high-priority or complex bugs
- Comprehensive coverage across different API endpoints and functionalities
40%
Bug Coverage
- Well-structured and maintainable code
- Use of design patterns and SOLID principles
- Scalability of the testing solution
- Potential for test suite reusability and expansion
10%
Code Quality and Architecture
Process
Submission
Hunt Bugs, Master Quality — Compete with the Best!
- Your complete test suite
- Detailed bug reports (or link to them) for all discovered issues
- Setup instructions for running your tests
- The number of defects your team found (up to 25)
- The repository should include:
Submit a link to your GitHub repository via the hackathon portal before the submission deadline.
GitHub Repository Submission:
- Your complete test suite
- Detailed bug reports (or link to them) for all discovered issues
- Setup instructions for running your tests
- The number of defects your team found (up to 25)
- The repository should include:
Submit a link to your GitHub repository via the hackathon portal before the submission deadline.
GitHub Repository Submission:
Teams may submit a short (5-10 minute) video presentation or slide deck
Optional Presentation:
Teams may submit a short (5-10 minute) video presentation or slide deck
Optional Presentation:
- Judges will review submissions based on the criteria outlined above.
- The API owners will verify the legitimacy and importance of reported bugs.
- If submitted, presentations will be considered as part of the overall evaluation
Evaluation Process:
- Judges will review submissions based on the criteria outlined above.
- The API owners will verify the legitimacy and importance of reported bugs.
- If submitted, presentations will be considered as part of the overall evaluation
Evaluation Process:
- Your complete test suite
- Detailed bug reports (or link to them) for all discovered issues
- Setup instructions for running your tests
- The number of defects your team found (up to 25)
- The repository should include:
Submit a link to your GitHub repository via the hackathon portal before the submission deadline.
GitHub Repository Submission:
Teams may submit a short (5-10 minute) video presentation or slide deck
Optional Presentation:
- Judges will review submissions based on the criteria outlined above.
- The API owners will verify the legitimacy and importance of reported bugs.
- If submitted, presentations will be considered as part of the overall evaluation
Evaluation Process:
Find the Flaws, Showcase Your QA Expertise! ~ Hunt Bugs, Master Quality – Compete with the Best! ~ Uncover Bugs, Prove Your QA Skills! ~
for the Hackathon
Our Expert Jury
Hunt Bugs, Master Quality — Compete with the Best!
United States
Senior Software Engineer and Tech Leader. Expert in Java and Spring framework with 10+ professional experience. Work closely with QA teams to release a seamless product into production
Israel
Senior Software Quality Assurance engineer with over 18 years of experience at SAP
United States
Director at Fidelity Investments. Expert at Driving Digital Transformation via Intelligent Automation, RPA, Low-Code
Canada
Director at Quantum Arc Solutions. Experienced strategist: business, tech, data expert
Canada
Principal Software Engineer at lumen5, public speaker, lead course at ITMO University
United States
Autonomous AI race car engineer at Code19 Racing and Robotics Expert for a lunar 3D printer project with Space Copy for NASA’s Artemis III mission
UAE
Professional Services Project Manager at Kaspersky Middle East. 15+ years of Project/Program Management experience
Georgia
SDET / AQA Engineer with 7+ years of extensive experience in software testing and automation throughout the testing phase of fintech with a focus on the backend testing
United States
Software Developer. CEO "Goodwill". Expert in Software Development and Quality Assurance
Germany
Senior Security Engineer, CISSP, Microsoft and AWS Certified Security Engineer
United States
Swetha Sridharan
Expert in data analytics
Germany
Lead AI Engineer at Terra Quantum and author of multiple pioneering studies in artificial intelligence, including work presented at IEEE MIPR, a premier conference on AI applications
Russia
CTO at MD Audit — b2b SaaS application. Manage a team of 30+. Strongly experience in Java/NodeJS Backend, DevOps and people management. Mentored 20+ individuals last year (GetMentor, Women In Tech)
Resources
This hackathon lets you improve software quality assurance and show off your technical skills. Help us set new standards for software reliability and highlight the importance of thorough testing in today’s tech world.
- Access to the API Swagger playground (link to be provided at kickstart)
- Documentation of API functionality and expected behavior
- Guidelines on effective bug reporting
- List of recommended testing tools and frameworks (optional use)
Participate?
Why
Sharpen your QA skills and learn new testing techniques
This is a great opportunity for developers and SREs to dive into QA
Connect with fellow tech enthusiasts and industry experts
Win exciting rewards for your bug-hunting prowess!
Work with production-like APIs and face genuine challenges
