Overview
Modern computers rely on powerful operating systems that manage files, processes, and system resources. In this hackathon, participants will build core operating system utilities from scratch.
The goal is to design tools that replicate or improve fundamental system functions such as file management, task monitoring, or command execution.
This challenge focuses on system design, performance, and understanding how computers work internally.
Judging CriteriaFunctionality & Correctness – 40%
How well the system works and whether it performs the intended tasks correctly.
Custom Features – 20%
Innovative additions or improvements beyond the basic concept. This score would be awarded on the basis of your out of the box thinking. The idea should be rarest and which many OS don't have.
Code Quality – 20%
Clean, readable, and well-structured code.
Explanation & Documentation – 20%
Clear explanation of the system design and implementation.
Only for those interested in judging:
Fill out the form and mail it to manager email address: https://0037.cdnchimp.com/qr/PROD/69b7bc5a1dc8e5226a484e83/fm/judge_registration_form_2.pdf
Requirements
Each submission must include:
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Project title and description
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GitHub repository link
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Demo video (YouTube or similar)
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Explanation of how the system works
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Instructions to run the project
Participants must build a core operating system utility or system-level tool.
Your project should replicate or innovate upon a function typically handled by an operating system.
Possible ideas include:
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File manager
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Task or process monitor
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Command-line shell
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Disk usage analyzer
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Process scheduler simulator
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Resource monitoring dashboard
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System log analyzer
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Terminal-based utilities
Participants are encouraged to design tools that demonstrate efficiency, architecture, and low-level control.
Prizes
BitBuilders Champion Certificate
1st Position
Judge Recommendation Letter
1st Position
Runner-Up Certificates
2nd Position
3rd Position
Digital Recognition: YouTube + Website
1st Position
2nd Position
3rd Position
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Zacharie Bugaud
Astera Institute
Evans Moitui Makori
Omniacs.DAO
Bharat Khanna
Achieve
Arunkumar Mathiyazhagan
Amazon Web Services
Mihir Shelar
Amazon
Md Safiur Rahman
Central Washington University
Sanjoy Sarkar
First Citizens Bank
Praneetha Kotla
ERP Smartlabs
Guru Lakshmi Priyanka Bodagala
SerapathIntegrative
Hansraj Haridas Pabbati
Oracle
Judging Criteria
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Functionality and Correctness
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Code Quality
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Explanation and Documentation
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Custom Features
Out of the Box Thinking
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