Two teams from Elsies River library have secured their place among the top three winners of the Mandela Day coding tournament, and are now preparing to compete in the national and world tournaments in October and December. The libraries in Cape Town have embraced coding as a step towards digital transformation, sparking a digital revolution that could redefine the role of libraries in the city and beyond. The coding contest has opened a new chapter in the evolution of libraries, making them centres of innovation and digital interaction.
“The Annual Coding Competition: Nurturing Technological Literacy with Festive Spirit in the Libraries of Cape Town”
The Annual Coding Competition in Cape Town is a yearly event held in libraries to promote technological literacy in the city. Over 30 teams are expected to participate this year, and highperforming teams will progress to the national and global stages, gaining international recognition. The coding initiative is a collaborative project that aims to democratize technology and cultivate social interaction and recreational engagement amongst participants, fostering a culture of curiosity, expansion, and innovation.
Cape Town libraries are hosting a coding initiative that aims to make coding accessible to all, including those without access to costly resources. The initiative is a competitive contest for young coders, with participants competing for a chance to advance to the nationwide and World Tournament competitions. The libraries are evolving into dynamic hubs where coding proficiency is highly esteemed, and the initiative has garnered global recognition.
The Coding4Mandela competition is a coding tournament that honors the legacy of Nelson Mandela and encourages students to showcase their coding skills. Participants use an app called RANGERS to complete tasks while being tested on completion speed, accuracy, and error count. The event emphasizes the importance of coding education and its potential to transform communities in South Africa. Through this initiative, the nation made a substantial leap towards a technologically progressive future, honoring the beloved Madiba’s memory.