TL;DR — Codeheat is FOSSASIA’s beginner-friendly coding contest where participants earn points by contributing to FOSSASIA projects. Top contributors win prizes (cash and swag). Great entry point for complete beginners to open source.
What is FOSSASIA Codeheat?
Codeheat is a coding contest run by FOSSASIA, a non-profit promoting open-source technology in Asia. Unlike structured mentorship programs, Codeheat is a continuous contest where you earn points by contributing to FOSSASIA’s projects. It’s particularly good for:- Complete beginners — Low barrier to entry
- Building a contribution habit — Earn points over weeks/months
- Winning prizes — Cash prizes and swag for top contributors
- Preparing for GSoC — Many GSoC orgs value prior FOSSASIA contributions
How It Works
- Pick a FOSSASIA project — Event management tools, AI assistants, mobile apps, and more
- Find issues labeled for Codeheat on GitHub
- Submit pull requests that fix bugs, add features, or improve documentation
- Earn points for merged PRs based on difficulty
- Top contributors win prizes at the end of the contest period
FOSSASIA Projects
| Project | Description | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Open Event | Event management platform | Python, JavaScript |
| SUSI.AI | Intelligent assistant | Java, Python, JS |
| PSLab | Pocket Science Lab | Java, Python |
| Badgeyay | Badge generator | Python, JavaScript |
| Eventyay | Event platform | Python, Ember.js |
Prizes
Prizes vary by year but typically include:- Cash prizes for top 3 contributors
- FOSSASIA swag (t-shirts, stickers)
- Conference passes to FOSSASIA events
- Recognition on the FOSSASIA website
Getting Started
Visit codeheat.org
Go to codeheat.org and read the rules.
Browse FOSSASIA repos on GitHub
Visit github.com/fossasia and explore the projects.
Look for 'codeheat' labeled issues
Filter issues by the Codeheat label to find tasks that count toward the contest.
Resources
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Codeheat | codeheat.org |
| FOSSASIA GitHub | github.com/fossasia |
| FOSSASIA Website | fossasia.org |