Step 1 - Read the TopCoder Component Design Tutorial

Read the Component Design Tutorial. This page is a tutorial for developers new to the TopCoder component development methodology and environment.

Step 2 - Install the necessary Software

In order to view designs you will need to have a UML tool installed. TopCoder members currently use the TopCoder UML Tool.

Step 3 - View Sample Component and Documentation

Download and get familiar with some existing components.

Step 4 - Choose a component to design

On the Active Contests page you will see a list of design projects available. Click on a particular component, and then read the Project definition. In addition to reading the project definition read the component requirements specification. The link to the requirement specifications should exist on the component project definition page.

Step 5 - Register for the component

Now that you have found a component you would like to design you must register for the component. On the component definition page there is a "Register for this Component" link. Regsiter and agree to the terms.

Step 6 - Check out the Developer Forum

Upon registering for the project you will be granted access to the developer forum for that specific project. The forum link will be in a confirmation email you receive from service@topcodersoftware.com.

Step 7 - Download the Design Distribution

When you go to the developer forum for the project download the Design Distribution for that component. Read through the docs and get familiar with the requirements.

Step 8 - Read the TopCoder Software Member Guide

Read the Software Member Guide. This document is a guide for developers new to the TopCoder component development methodology and environment. It will guide you through the required elements for submission.

Step 9 - Complete the Requirements

Complete all of the necessary elements to the project as specified in the Member guide tutorial for design.

Step 10 - Submit

Log into Project Submit and Review and submit your submission.