About the challenge
The National Software Competition (NSC) is an annual event that brings together young software developers from secondary schools across Singapore. This time, hosted by the Apple Developer Society, this five-day event provides students with an opportunity to learn Swift programming and apply their skills in a project-based Hackathon.
On the final day, all teams will showcase their projects in a gallery walk at the Apple Developer Center, allowing participants to present their ideas to attendees, industry professionals, and fellow developers. A panel of judges, including lecturers from Singapore Polytechnic and representatives from Apple, will evaluate the projects and recognize outstanding submissions.
NSC 2025 offers an exciting opportunity for young developers to explore Swift programming, engage with the developer community, and gain valuable exposure in a dynamic and inspiring environment.
Get started
March 19 (Wednesday) – Competition Day 1:
- 8:30 – 9:00 AM: Participant check-in, and seating
- 9:00 – 9:05 AM: Participants get seated at LT18A
- 9:05 – 9:20 AM: Welcome speech by Mr. Peter Lee (SoC Lecturer)
- 9:20 – 10:00 AM: Theme Reveal: Briefing on rules, judging criteria
- 10:00 – 10:45 AM: Consume Refreshments (provided by SP) at SoC T21 Level 2, then go to T2147 to loan out MacBooks
- 10:45 AM – 12:30 PM: Planning, team brainstorming, idea validation in their respective groups
- 12:30 – 1:30 PM: Lunch Break (Participants self-serve at FC5)
- 1:30 – 3:30 PM: Create and develop initial prototype
- 3:30 – 4:00 PM: Mentors review progress with participants and provide feedback
- 4:00 – 4:30 PM: Return MacBooks
- 4:15 – 4:45 PM: Debrief: General feedback and what to do for tomorrow
March 20 (Thursday) – Competition Day 2:
- 8:30 – 9:00 AM: Participant check-in; MacBook loan out
- 9:00 – 9:30 AM: Updates from teams and planning of work for Day 2
- 9:30 – 10:30 AM: Coding, UI/UX development, and integration of prototype
- 10:30 – 11:00 AM: Tea Break (Refreshments provided by SP)
- 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Coding, UI/UX development, and integration of prototype
- 12:30 – 1:30 PM: Lunch Break (Participants self-serve at FC5)
- 1:30 – 3:30 PM: Finalize prototypes, debug code
- 3:30 – 3:45 PM: Mentors review progress with participants and provide feedback
- 3:45 – 4:30 PM: Prepare Presentation Slides on Keynote
- 4:30 – 5:00 PM: Final project submissions
- 5:00 – 5:15 PM: Return MacBooks
- 5:15 – 5:30 PM: Debrief: General feedback and what to do for tomorrow
March 21 (Friday) – Competition Day 3:
- 8:30 – 9:00 AM: Participants’ Arrival at ADC
