Sebastian Wild

See our original post to learn more about #Powersort, how you can get involved, and what prizes you can win! 👇
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Thanks to your efforts in our #Powersort Competition, we’ve made some cool discoveries — and so have revamped Track A! 🖥 Show us a big difference in *both* comparisons and mergecost, and win additional prizes 💸
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Check out our earlier post to learn more about what Powersort is, how you can get involved, and what prizes you could win 👇
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🤫 Secret hint: Prizes for Track B are still very low-hanging fruit! powersort-competition.github.io/PowersortCom... (3/3)

Want to see your name on this page? Enter the competition to help us improve the #Python sorting algorithm and you could be our next winner!
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Reposting update from X

Huge thanks to everyone who’s taken part in the (ongoing!) #Powersort competition so far! We’re pleased to announce our winners of rounds 1 and 2 🎉
See more at powersort-competition.github.io/PowersortCom...
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The competition is open NOW, and rounds will roll until all prizes are awarded.
Ready? Set? SORT!
Showcase your skills now 👉 powersort-competition.github.io/PowersortCom...
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🎯 Track C: Commit (to) the future of sorting!
1. Integrate Powersort into software frameworks not currently using it
2. Submit your pull requests and win an Apple iPad!

This track is perfect for hands-on #developers. See 👉 powersort-competition.github.io/PowersortCom... (6/7)

🎯 Track B: Sorting-in-the-Wild Benchmark
1. Run your favorite Python projects and donate performance data
2. Help build a public-domain benchmark for sorting algorithms
3. Win Amazon vouchers up to £2⁷ (£128)!

No algorithmic knowledge needed 👉 powersort-competition.github.io/PowersortCom... (5/7)

🎯 Track A: Sort this, Timsort!
1. Find lists where Timsort and Powersort differ the most in performance
2. Win Amazon vouchers up to £2⁷ (£128)!

No detailed understanding of the algorithm? No problem here! More at 👉https://powersort-competition.github.io/PowersortCompetitionWebsite/#/aboutA (4/7)

Why take part?
🌍 Contribute to cutting-edge research
💪 Enhance your coding and algorithmic skills
🎁 Win prizes and gain recognition
🤝 Be part of a community driving positive change

There are 3 competition tracks available, suitable for a range of skill sets... (3/7)

🔍 What is Powersort?
Powersort is an optimized version of Timsort, Python's sorting algorithm, and is already implemented in both #CPython and #PyPy. It offers faster execution times and reduced energy consumption, benefiting both developers and the environment 🌍(2/7)

Want to make real-world impact in #computing? 🚀Our group at the
@LivUni
invites you to take part in the citizen-scientist #Powersort Competition! Help us improve the #Python sorting algorithm and win serious prizes 💸
See powersort-competition.github.io/PowersortCom... and 👇for more (1/7)

STILL RUNNING! Reposting the announcement from X here about our #Powersort Competition! Help us improve the #Python sorting algorithm and win serious prizes 💸
See powersort-competition.github.io/PowersortCom...
(originally posted on X 2024-07-18)