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JSK Code Wars Edition 2

East Africa's premier live 1v1 competitive programming tournament inspired by the HackSussex Coders' Cup. 8 elite coders clash head-to-head on the big screen in front of a live audience. Solve algorithmic challenges under extreme time pressure in any programming language of your choice. Strictly zero AI tools permitted.

Date
Sat, 7 Nov 2026
Time
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM EAT
Venue
Africa's Talking Office
Victoria Park, Block B, Kampala

Tournament Rules & Battle Code

Strict adherence is required for all competitors. Violations lead to immediate disqualification.

Rule #1Freedom of Choice

Polyglot Playground (Any Language)

Competitors can write solutions in ANY programming language (TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Go, Rust, C++, Java, etc.). You bring your language mastery; we provide the standard test harnesses.

Rule #2Strictly Enforced

Zero AI Usage Policy

No GitHub Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT, Claude, tab autocompletions, or generative assistants of any kind are permitted. All solutions must be reasoned and authored from pure human cognition.

Zero tolerance: AI tools disabled on all devices.
Rule #3HackSussex Format

1v1 Head-to-Head Knockout

Live bracket single-elimination battles. Code editor feeds projected side-by-side with live test suite progress, live shoutcasters, and spectator hype.

Rule #4Live Evaluation

Instant Automated Test Harness

Deterministic test cases run live on screen. The first competitor to pass 100% of test cases (or highest passing rate when the timer expires) advances to the next round.

Championship Pathway

Knockout Tournament Tree

8 Coders • Single Elimination
Quarterfinals (10m Sprint)
Quarterfinal 1
Seed 1TBD
Seed 8TBD
Quarterfinal 2
Seed 4TBD
Seed 5TBD
Quarterfinal 3
Seed 2TBD
Seed 7TBD
Quarterfinal 4
Seed 3TBD
Seed 6TBD
Semifinals (15m Deep Dive)
Semifinal 1
Winner QF 1TBD
Winner QF 2TBD
Semifinal 2
Winner QF 3TBD
Winner QF 4TBD
Grand Final (20m Duel)
Championship Match
Winner SF 1FINALIST 1
Winner SF 2FINALIST 2
Winner receives the JSK Code Wars Edition 2 Trophy

Battle Schedule (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)

02:00 PM
Arrival, Environment Setup & Bracket Reveal
02:25 PM
Opening Remarks & Code-of-Combat Rules Briefing
02:35 PM
Quarterfinals: 1v1 Speed Rounds (4 Matches • 10m sprints)
03:25 PM
Halftime Break & Africa's Talking Tech Spotlight
03:40 PM
Semifinals: Deep Algorithmic Duels (2 Matches • 15m deep dives)
04:20 PM
Grand Final: The Championship Duel (20m Showdown)
04:45 PM
Awards Ceremony, Trophy Presentation & Networking Mixer
Host & Venue Partner

Africa's Talking Uganda Office

Join us in-person at Africa's Talking Office. Experience the intense action with live high-definition code screens, live audio commentary, and direct networking with Uganda's top software engineers and architects.

Victoria Park, Block B, Kampala
In-person spectator seating limited to registered attendees.
Admission
Free RSVP

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