# Q3 2024 Bounty Challenge | Everyday Solutions

We are excited to announce the **Q3 2024 Bounty Challenge**, inviting community devs to create practical and innovative solutions using the Investec API and/or Programmable Banking card accounts. 

<mark style="background-color:yellow;">This quarter's theme is all about building something that you or a client will use every day. The simpler, the better!</mark>

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This is your chance to contribute to the community, showcase your skills, and earn some cool Investec Developer swag!
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## What's the Challenge?

### Everyday API Solutions

**Objective:** Develop and share a solution that leverages the Investec API and/or Programmable Banking card accounts, that you or a client will use every day (*or nearly everyday* 😉)

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**Inspo**: Think about simple yet impactful solutions like automated expense tracking, daily budget notifications, or seamless payment integrations.
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#### **Considerations:**

* Identify a practical problem that your code snippet can address.
* Aim for innovation and creativity in your approach.
* Ensure your code is efficient, effective, and user-friendly.

#### Challenge Details

* **Start Date:** The challenge kicks off at the beginning of 17 July 2024.
* **End Date:** Submissions must be in by 31 August 2024.
* **Who Can Participate:** Open to all developers, regardless of skill level. Participate solo or as a team.
* **Submission Link:** [Submit your build here](https://jf18emj1p49.typeform.com/to/xJLvr7Af) before the deadline to qualify for rewards.

## Rewards

* **Swag for All:** <mark style="background-color:yellow;">Every participant who submits a snippet</mark> will receive an Investec Developer swag shirt.

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## How to Participate

1. **Declare Your Participation:** Jump into our [Bounties Slack Channel](https://investec-dev-com.slack.com/archives/C05MNBE2G3C) and announce your entry with an "<mark style="background-color:yellow;">**I'm In!**</mark>"
2. **Need Help or Company?** If you have questions or want to collaborate, reach out in the [Bounties Slack channel](https://investec-dev-com.slack.com/archives/C05MNBE2G3C). Our community champions are ready to assist.
3. **Submit Your Snippet:** Use the [submission form](https://jf18emj1p49.typeform.com/to/xJLvr7Af) to send in your work by the end of Q3 2024.

## Support and Collaboration

* **Bounty Slack Channel:** Connect, discuss, and brainstorm with fellow participants and the Investec team in the [#bounties channel here](https://investec-dev-com.slack.com/archives/C05MNBE2G3C).
* **Knowledge Sharing:** If you discover something cool, add it to a `./knowledge` file with your submission to benefit the community.

## Submission Guidelines

* **GitHub Repositories:** Share your code via a public GitHub repository and submit the link through our form.
* **Documentation:** Include a README with an explanation of your snippet, how it works, and installation instructions.
* **Licensing:** All submissions should be open-sourced under the MIT License.

## FAQs

* **Multiple Challenges:** Feel free to participate in multiple challenges.
* **Team Participation:** Go solo or team up – it's your choice.
* **Existing Projects:** You can refine and submit projects you've previously worked on.
* **Skill Level:** All developers are welcome, and we're here to help you succeed.
* **Demos:** While not mandatory, we'd love to see demos of your projects.
* **Ownership:** You retain ownership of your ideas and code, but we ask that you share it with the community under the MIT License.

## Ready to Code?

Let's make Q3 2024 a season of innovation and collaboration. Declare your participation by saying "I'm in!" in the [#bounties channel on Slack](https://investec-dev-com.slack.com/archives/C05MNBE2G3C), and let's create something incredible together!