JS1k: The JavaScript code golfing competition
2015 - The JS1k hype train is real!
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Judges
Together the hand picked jury will pick the top 10. They are a mix of JavaScripters and demo sceners.
Rey Bango
Rey is a developer advocate at Microsoft focused on helping developers build awesome cross-browser experiences. He's an ardent supporter of standards-based development and a former member of the jQuery Project Team.
@reybango blog.reybango.comSoledad Penadés
Sole works at the Tech Evangelism team at Mozilla, helping devs bring their awesomeness to the web and push the platform forward. She's also authored a bunch of OpenGL/WebGL demos and intros and a LOT of tracked modules.
@supersole soledadpenades.comCharles Boccato
Known as 'cb' in the demoscene, co-organizer of DemoJS, creator of JsExe packer, multi-skilled developer, but above all, fan of code optimization.
@cboccatoPrizes
A competition has to have prizes. Below you see an overview of the prizes and who offered them.
80 EUR
Peter van der Zee — Besides spending hours on end maintaining this website, he's also a JavaScript freelancer. Get in touch at c80.nl!
@kuvos10x Ticket to Ride EU
Surfly — We have a an advanced co-browsing solution that pushes the limits of JS. Want to join us on our adventure? We will award the top 10 with the ‘Ticket to Ride’ board game. The nr1 will get the 10 year the anniversary edition.
@surfly128 EUR
Infi — builds custom software for ambitious, high-growth companies that want to change the world. Beside that, we aim to be a place where developers can enjoy their work, be proud and help each other grow.
@infinlDemos
Below are the final top10 demos for this compo. Check the overview page to see them all!
#1: Defender
Inspired by the classic arcade shooter Defender. Use the arrow keys to fly and space to fire.
#2: Mysterious Monorail
Ride the mysterious monorail through a misty metropolis (1:50 mins)
#3: IMPOSSIBLE ROAD
IMPOSSIBLE ROAD is a pure, minimal arcade game about risk, reward, and rollercoasters.
#4: Train Window
View of passing landscape from a train window. Winter is coming: wait for lakes, the night and more.
#5: Islands
Procedural generation of islands (arrow keys/PgUp/PgDown to explore)
#7: Polyphonic Piano
A polyphonic piano based on web audio API. Use your computer keyboard to play the piano. Also, plays a 4-part rendition of the popular canon Frere Jacques. Works in Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Vivaldi, bu…
#9: Particle Party
One million particles, raving to the beat ♪♫ Soundsystem & Fullscreen recommended!