With an average score of 91.21 points on 6 submissions, TangentZ beat out the rest of the TopCoder competition to take the top spot... and the $3000 bonus. In addition to the bonus, TangentZ earned $1,004.50 in component winnings during the challenge.

Coming in second, isv also submitted 6 submissions with his top 5 averaging 90.68 points. isv's bonus was $2,000, which is on top of his $1,065 in component design earnings during the challenge.

srowen came in third with an average score of 89.16 points for 5 submissions. The $1,000 bonus adds to his $412 in component design earnings during the challenge.

Challenge Requirements
Submit a minimum of five designs that pass screening for TopCoder Component Design Projects whose initial submission dates are between April 10, 2003 and June 25, 2003. To pass screening, a design submission must score in the top 5 for that component and meet the minimum requirements of the screening scorecard. All submissions that pass screening will be entered into the challenge. Only your 5 highest-scoring submissions count towards your average score. The TopCoder members with the 3 highest average scores will be declared the first, second and third place winners, respectively.

Not sure what to submit? See our sample design solution for ideas.

Design and Development Terms
By indicating your interest in designing or developing a component for TopCoder, you represent to TopCoder the following:

1. You are a rated TopCoder member
2. You are at least 18 years of age
3. You are either (i) a U.S. citizen, (ii) a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., (iii) a temporary resident, asylee, refugee, or have a lawfully issued work authorization card permitting unrestricted employment, or (iv) a non-U.S. citizen working in your country of residence.

TopCoder reserves the right to change the Challenge Requirements, Design and Development Terms, and Component Methodology at any time. For more information read the full Terms and Conditions

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