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# FOSSASIA Codeheat

> Guide to FOSSASIA Codeheat — a beginner-friendly open-source coding contest with prizes

<Info>
  **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.
</Info>

## What is FOSSASIA Codeheat?

Codeheat is a **coding contest** run by [FOSSASIA](https://fossasia.org/), 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

1. **Pick a FOSSASIA project** — Event management tools, AI assistants, mobile apps, and more
2. **Find issues** labeled for Codeheat on GitHub
3. **Submit pull requests** that fix bugs, add features, or improve documentation
4. **Earn points** for merged PRs based on difficulty
5. **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

<Steps>
  <Step title="Visit codeheat.org">
    Go to [codeheat.org](https://codeheat.org/) and read the rules.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Browse FOSSASIA repos on GitHub">
    Visit [github.com/fossasia](https://github.com/fossasia) and explore the projects.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Look for 'codeheat' labeled issues">
    Filter issues by the Codeheat label to find tasks that count toward the contest.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fork, fix, and submit a PR">
    Follow standard open-source contribution workflow. Make sure your PR is high quality.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Resources

| Resource         | Link                                               |
| ---------------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| Codeheat         | [codeheat.org](https://codeheat.org/)              |
| FOSSASIA GitHub  | [github.com/fossasia](https://github.com/fossasia) |
| FOSSASIA Website | [fossasia.org](https://fossasia.org/)              |

<Tip>
  Codeheat is one of the easiest ways to start your open-source journey. The community is welcoming, the issues are labeled by difficulty, and you get tangible rewards for your contributions. Many GSoC-accepted contributors cite Codeheat as where they built the skills and track record that made their GSoC proposals credible.
</Tip>

## Practical Tips for Maximizing Points

1. **Start with documentation and testing PRs** — These are less contested and help you understand the codebase before tackling feature work.
2. **Read the codebase architecture first** — Spend 1-2 hours understanding the project structure, coding conventions, and testing patterns before writing any code. Your PRs will get approved faster.
3. **Communicate before coding** — Comment on the issue to claim it. Describe your intended approach in 2-3 sentences. This prevents duplicate work and signals to mentors that you are thoughtful.
4. **Submit small, focused PRs** — A single PR that fixes one issue cleanly will earn points faster than a large PR that takes weeks to review. Maintainers review small diffs first.
5. **Look for integration between projects** — FOSSASIA projects often share common patterns. Skills learned in one project (like Open Event) directly transfer to others (like Eventyay), letting you contribute across multiple repos efficiently.