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Last Developer Standing

Posted by chrduf on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 (EST)

As you may already know, the Last Developer Standing contest from MSDN is a great chance for you to expand your knowledge, test your skills, gain a competitive edge - even have a little fun. And if you're the Last Developer Standing, you could win $25,000.
The deadline for entries is Sunday May 2nd, so enter now. 




You could also win
prizes like these:

Enter before May 2nd
Every two weeks, for the next 16 weeks, you'll receive a learning module that focuses on a different aspect of Microsoft .NET connection software. If you get the highest number of questions correct, you may be crowned the Last Developer Standing and could walk away with the $25,000 Grand Prize.

However, should you get knocked out of the running for the title - stay in the game. Simply submit your test after every module and if you score 50% or higher on the module, your name will automatically be entered in our bi-weekly random draw. There are a lot of great bi-weekly prizes to be won including a Microsoft Creative Portable media Centre, an Xbox Video game system and a Microsoft Press book library. For more details, click here.

So much more than just your everyday, run-of-the-mill contest
The Last Developer Standing contest is not a typical, enter-for-your-chance-to-win contest. It's a whole learning experience designed to help give you a competitive edge! Every week, the modules will focus on topics such as understanding Microsoft .NET connection software and building rich N-tier applications. Plus, you'll be tested on your knowledge of Microsoft® Visual Basic® development system or Microsoft Visual C#® development tool. And all of this learning and training is yours, without any cost to you. Don’t miss your chance to participate!



Will you be the Last Developer Standing?
Enter for your chance to win 

 

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Last Developer Standing Contest Rules and Regulations

  • To enter, you must be a resident of Canada (excluding Quebec) over the age of majority. Limit one Bi-weekly entry per registrant.
  • Purchase not required for this contest.
  • Contest closes 11:59 p.m. EST August 21, 2005.
  • One grand prize consisting of $25,000; eight bi-weekly prizes ranging in value from $219.99 to $1799.00 to be awarded.
  • For complete contest details, including prize details and entry requirements,
    go to www.lastdeveloper.com. 



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