This November, MLH and MongoDB are teaming up for the Skill Badge Challenge. Earn free, official MongoDB Skill Badges you can add to your résumé and LinkedIn. Every badge you earn between Nov 2 and Nov 30 gets you one entry into a raffle for MongoDB swag. Pick a track. Fundamentals covers the document model, schema design, indexing and aggregations. Building AI Apps covers vector search, RAG and AI agents. Each badge is a short lesson and a 10-question skill check, so you can earn one in an afternoon. When you've earned a badge, to enter. More badges = more entries.

Alongside Global Hack Week kicking off, we also have the taking place in the MLH Discord. The prizes were announced earlier this week and there are grants to continue working on your project up for grabs! You are welcome to join whether or not you have experience with blockchain, and there's a prize for the best beginner team.

Builders begins on Friday, November 6th. If you've never joined a Global Hack Week before, we pick a week each month to host livestreams and encourage the community to build around a particular topic. Builders Week is for anyone who wants to create! Join us for one stream, one day, or the entire week. Global Hack Week is about creating to learn. It's not school, work, or a competition; it's just an excuse to make something new! Interested in finding out more about upcoming Global Hack Weeks? Visit our .

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Sign up for a Cursor Pro Account Level: Beginner · No Code · Setup Building with GrokBot this weekend? Let’s get you started by setting you up with a free Cursor Pro account. Steps Download and install the Cursor desktop app. Sign up for your account. Use the promo code emailed to you from the MLH team to redeem a free Cursor Pro account. What to Submit A screenshot of your Cursor Dashboard showing Cursor Pro was redeemed.

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🚀TCS CodeVita Season 14 – Global Coding Competition 🌟 About the Competition: Are you ready to compete against the sharpest coding minds from across the globe? Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) proudly presents CodeVita Season 14—a world-renowned, flagship annual programming contest. CodeVita has previously set Guinness World Records for being the world's largest computer programming competition, attracting hundreds of thousands of registrations from over 100 countries. Designed to promote algorithmic excellence, logical thinking, and out-of-the-box problem-solving, this global challenge gives students a platform to showcase their coding prowess, win cash prizes, and unlock elite career opportunities with TCS. 🎯 Key Highlights & What’s New in Season 14 *Shorter, Intense Rounds: Each round duration is structured as 3 hours to test rapid logical analysis and speed under pressure. *Allowed Languages: Participants can code in C, C++, Java, or Python. *Progressive Advancement: Built on the rule "Solve more questions, advance further"—only top performers move down the pipeline. *Cutting-Edge Challenges: Advanced rounds (Rounds 2 and 3) may incorporate emerging technologies beyond traditional programming. 📅 Important Dates & Timeline *Registration Closes: November 13, 2026 *MockVita Rounds: Practice phases to help participants get familiar with the assessment platform (including MockVita 2 on Nov 13–14, 2026). *Pre-Qualifier Round: December 11–12, 2026 *Grand Finale: Held live at a TCS campus in India (typically follows in early spring). 🎓 Eligibility Criteria *Streams: Open to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) students pursuing any Science or Engineering stream (e.g., B.Tech, B.E., BCA, MCA, B.Sc, M.Sc, etc.). *Graduating Batches: Students expecting to complete their course in 2027, 2028, 2029, or 2030. *Age Requirement: Participants must be at least 18 years old. *Institution: Enrolled in any recognized academic institution globally. 🏆Prizes, Rewards & Career Growth *Global Cash Pool: A total prize pool of USD 20,000 for the top 3 global winners (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place). *Prestigious Title: The ultimate winner earns the global title of "World’s Best Coder". *Research Internships: Top finalists get exclusive chances to intern with TCS Research & Innovation. *Career Fast-Track: Exceptional performers and round qualifiers gain direct pathways/interview calls for lucrative job opportunities (such as TCS Ninja & Digital profiles) subject to TCS hiring policies. *Certificates: Global ranking certificates and participation certificates for eligible qualifiers. 💡 How to Register *Head over to the official portal: TCS CodeVita Portal *Complete your individual registration before the deadline. *Keep an eye out for MockVita practice slots to test your setup and coding environment! Note: Ensure your details are accurate, as duplicate registrations or active academic backlogs can lead to disqualification during verification.

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