Seventeen top achievers from 15 schools took part in the final round of the competition, organised by the IITPSA.
The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa has recognised top performers in its 2024 Computer Programming Olympiad , Tony Parry , CEO of the IITPSA , says the Computer Olympiad was launched in 1983 and is one of the oldest and most popular events of its kind in the world. It is a project of the IITPSA and focuses on building a pipeline of skilled ICT professionals in the country.
"The Programming Olympiad was launched to identify, encourage, and reward computer programming talent among learners in South Africa," says Parry. “Its primary goal is to promote computer studies, as well as logical thinking and problem solving, and to expose students to ICT career opportunities." Parry says IITPSA plays a crucial role in managing the entire Computer Olympiad process and promoting STEM education, encouraging students to pursue CAT and IT at school.
“Judges, many of whom are past participants, assess the logic and correctness of the code. Automated systems are used to grade answers, which are subject to verification, while final judging for advanced stages involves a scientific committee and additional verifications," explains Parry.
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