Progress Global Hackathon Challenges Developers to Build Apps to Make the World a Better Place

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Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) has launched The Worthy Web, a six-week global hackathon aiming to inspire developers to create impactful web applications during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kicking off April 7 and concluding May 24, the event offers $40,000 in cash prizes across multiple categories.

Winners will be announced on June 9, based on criteria such as community impact and execution quality. Additionally, a Weekly Worthy Web Show will provide insights on creating apps for societal betterment, promoting collaboration among participants.

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• Launch of a global hackathon can enhance community engagement and developer relations.
• Total prize pool of $40,000 demonstrates a strong commitment to innovation and developer support.
• Weekly show provides valuable resources and fosters collaboration in the developer community.

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The Worthy Web is a six-week event with $40,000 in cash prizes

BEDFORD, Mass., April 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS), the leading provider of products to develop, deploy and manage high-impact business applications, today announced The Worthy Web, a virtual six-week hackathon, challenging developers across the world to create web apps that help people lead better lives, stay connected, and contribute to society during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

The hackathon kicks off today and closes on May 24. It features a total of $40,000 in cash prizes distributed in multiple categories.

“The Worthy Web aims to inspire developers to use their skills and the power of technology to build apps that will make the world a better place,” said Sara Faatz, Director, Developer Relations, Progress. “Whether it is apps that help people cope with the realities of living in a pandemic, connect restaurants with local shelters, help to make services accessible to those with disabilities, or anything related to betterment of the community or our world, the hackathon is part of our mission to enable the developer community to do well and have a positive impact on the world.”

Developers can enter the hackathon at any time over the six-week period. The apps they create should be for the good of humanity and built leveraging Progress’ industry-leading developer tools. Winners will be selected based on the apps’ positive impact on the world or the community, quality of the idea, overall execution and implementation and use of the Progress developer tools in one of nine categories: “Best Use of Telerik® UI for Blazor,” “Best Use of Telerik® UI for Angular”, “Best Use of KendoReact™” and others.

Winners will be announced on June 9.

Along with the hackathon, Progress will launch a Weekly Worthy Web Show that will feature practical tips on how to build “Worthy Web” apps and will host discussions on topics like accessibility, overcoming unconscious bias and ethical design in app development. The show, which will take place on the popular video streaming platform Twitch, aims to encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing and creativity among those joining the hackathon.

For more information about The Worthy Web and how to enter the hackathon, visit https://progress-worthyweb.devpost.com.

Additional Resources

• Follow Progress on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn
• Read the Progress blog

About Progress
Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) provides the leading products to develop, deploy and manage high-impact business applications. Our comprehensive product stack is designed to make technology teams more productive, and we have a deep commitment to the developer community, both open source and commercial alike. With Progress solutions, organizations can accelerate the creation and delivery of strategic business applications, automate the process by which apps are configured, deployed and scaled, and make critical data and content more accessible and secure -- leading to competitive differentiation and business success. Over 1,700 independent software vendors, 100,000+ enterprise customers, and a three-million-strong developer community rely on Progress to power their applications. Learn about Progress at www.progress.com or +1-800-477-6473. 

Progress, Telerik, KendoReact, and Kendo UI are trademarks or registered trademarks of Progress Software Corporation and/or one of its subsidiaries or affiliates in the US and other countries. Any other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

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FAQ

What is The Worthy Web hackathon by Progress?

The Worthy Web is a six-week virtual hackathon launched by Progress to inspire developers to create web apps that improve lives and communities.

When does The Worthy Web hackathon take place?

The hackathon starts on April 7 and ends on May 24, 2021.

How much cash prize is offered in The Worthy Web hackathon?

A total of $40,000 in cash prizes is available across multiple categories.

When will the winners of The Worthy Web be announced?

Winners will be announced on June 9, 2021.

What is the aim of The Worthy Web hackathon?

The aim is to challenge developers to create applications that help people and contribute positively to society.