So, I started the Master the Mainframe 2020 competition a couple of weeks ago. After being a presenter and completing level 1 live during IBM Z Day I was so excited to move forward. However my plans to work on the challenges changed once my school workload and extracurricular activities grew. I absolutely love that this competition is 100% self paced and the deadline is literally NEXT YEAR! This gives me so much time to actually take my time and learn all that I can from this competition.

So far going through level 2 of the competition has been really cool! Each challenge I face with VS Code and working on the mainframe I continue to overcome. I love the feel of accomplishment I get after each successful submission. The competition platform is amazing. It's easy to operate, instructions are clear with images, and earning points while going through the challenges is a very cool incentive that makes this competition feel like a real game. I only wish we could use those points earned for something cool, like swag. Overall I have been enjoying this competition and learning so much. I plan to complete Level 2 by the end of November. I will keep you all updated on my progress! : )

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Delanda Harper
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I believe you get a tshirt after completing level 3.

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LEONARDO NEWTON
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Original Message:
Sent: Tue September 29, 2020 06:59 PM
From: Delanda Harper
Subject: MTM 2020 - How's it going so far ?

So, I started the Master the Mainframe 2020 competition a couple of weeks ago. After being a presenter and completing level 1 live during IBM Z Day I was so excited to move forward. However my plans to work on the challenges changed once my school workload and extracurricular activities grew. I absolutely love that this competition is 100% self paced and the deadline is literally NEXT YEAR! This gives me so much time to actually take my time and learn all that I can from this competition.

So far going through level 2 of the competition has been really cool! Each challenge I face with VS Code and working on the mainframe I continue to overcome. I love the feel of accomplishment I get after each successful submission. The competition platform is amazing. It's easy to operate, instructions are clear with images, and earning points while going through the challenges is a very cool incentive that makes this competition feel like a real game. I only wish we could use those points earned for something cool, like swag. Overall I have been enjoying this competition and learning so much. I plan to complete Level 2 by the end of November. I will keep you all updated on my progress! : )

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Delanda Harper
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Oh yes you do! I received a T-shirt last year when I completed Level 3 of MTM2019.

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Delanda Harper
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Original Message:
Sent: Wed September 30, 2020 02:48 AM
From: LEONARDO NEWTON
Subject: MTM 2020 - How's it going so far ?

I believe you get a tshirt after completing level 3.

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LEONARDO NEWTON

Original Message:
Sent: Tue September 29, 2020 06:59 PM
From: Delanda Harper
Subject: MTM 2020 - How's it going so far ?

So, I started the Master the Mainframe 2020 competition a couple of weeks ago. After being a presenter and completing level 1 live during IBM Z Day I was so excited to move forward. However my plans to work on the challenges changed once my school workload and extracurricular activities grew. I absolutely love that this competition is 100% self paced and the deadline is literally NEXT YEAR! This gives me so much time to actually take my time and learn all that I can from this competition.

So far going through level 2 of the competition has been really cool! Each challenge I face with VS Code and working on the mainframe I continue to overcome. I love the feel of accomplishment I get after each successful submission. The competition platform is amazing. It's easy to operate, instructions are clear with images, and earning points while going through the challenges is a very cool incentive that makes this competition feel like a real game. I only wish we could use those points earned for something cool, like swag. Overall I have been enjoying this competition and learning so much. I plan to complete Level 2 by the end of November. I will keep you all updated on my progress! : )

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Delanda Harper
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