Company
Date Published
Author
Don Pinto, Principal Product Manager, Couchbase
Word count
593
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

The text outlines a contest inviting developers to create innovative applications using N1QL and Couchbase Server 4.0 Beta, with the option to use Joyent's Triton Elastic Container Service for infrastructure. Participants are encouraged to leverage the beta Simba drivers for BI connectivity and must submit their applications via tweet by September 16, 2015, including a screencast and GitHub link. Judging criteria include creativity, effective use of N1QL, and app aesthetics, with prizes awarded for the most creative and most popular applications. All eligible participants receive a Google Cardboard kit, and category winners earn a $500 Amazon gift card. The judging panel comprises experts from Couchbase, Simba Technologies, and Joyent, and developers are encouraged to engage with the N1QL forums for support.