Categories
Libraries: Code libraries and library management tools. This category includes libraries, frameworks, reusable components, etc.
Testing: All testing tools of any kind: test harnesses, load simulation tools, UAT, Web testing, etc.
Utilities: Any product not covered in the previous categories.
Books: Books about all aspects of programming, including coding, tools, practices, project management, etc.
Mobile: Mobile development solutions, platforms, tools, etc.
Coding: All tools involved in the creation and function of code, except for libraries and testing. This category includes editors, IDEs, compilers, debuggers, performance profilers, linkers, etc.
You can download a form for submitting nominations here. Submit all nominations to joltawards@drdobbs.com during the appropriate nomination window (see schedule below).
Current Jolt Schedule
| Category | Nominations | Choose Finalists | Test Finalists | Vote & Write Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libraries | 15 November – 15 December |
16 December – 7 January |
8 January – 8 February |
9 February – 15 March |
| Testing Tools | 15 January – 15 February |
16 February – 7 March |
8 March – 8 April |
9 April – 15 May |
| Utilities | 15 March – 15 April |
16 April – 7 May |
8 May – 8 June |
9 June – 15 June |
| Books | 15 May – 15 June |
16 June – 7 July |
8 July – 8 August |
9 August – 15 September |
| Mobile | 15 July – 15 August |
16 August – 7 September |
8 September – 8 October |
9 October – 15 November |
| Coding | 15 September – 15 October |
16 October – 7 November |
8 November – 8 December |
9 December – 15 January |
Any questions concerning Jolt Awards can be emailed to joltawards@drdobbs.com
