Data Feeds
TopCoder provides access to some of it's data in the form of XML. Below you will find a listing of the available feeds. Please keep in mind that none of the feeds provide ordered data.
Coder List
This feed provides a list of coders who have competed in Algorithm, Development or Design competitions. It includes the following fields:
- user id
- handle
- country
- algorithm rating
- algorithm volatility
- number of rated algorithm events
- design rating
- design volatility
- number of rated design events
- development rating
- development volatility
- number of rated development events
- marathon rating
- marathon volatility
- number of rated marathon events
- school
FEED:
http://www.topcoder.com/tc?module=BasicData&c=dd_coder_list
Active Algorithm Coder List
This feed provides a list of coders who have been rated in an algorithm competition within the last 180 days. It includes the following fields:
- user id
- handle
- country
- algorithm rating
- algorithm volatility
- number of rated algorithm events
FEED:
http://www.topcoder.com/tc?module=BasicData&c=dd_active_algorithm_list
Algorithm Round List
This feed provides a list of algorithm rounds.
- round id
- full name
- short name
- round type
- date & time
FEED:
http://www.topcoder.com/tc?module=BasicData&c=dd_round_list
Algorithm Round Results
This feed provides details about all the competitors in an algorithm round. It includes the following fields:
- room id
- room_name
- user id
- handle
- prize ("hidden" if the user has opted to hide his/her earnings)
- old rating
- new rating
- new volatility
- num ratings
- room placed
- division placed
- advanced (Y or N)
- challengepoints
- system test points
- defense points
- submission points
- final points
- division
- problems presented
- problems submitted
- problems correct
- problems failed by system test
- problems failed by challenge
- problems opened
- problems left open
- challenge attempts made
- challenges made successful
- challenges made failed
- challenge attempts received
- challenges received successful
- challenges received failed
- rated flag (1 or 0)
- level one problem id
- level one submission points
- level one final points
- level one status
- level one time elapsed
- level one placed
- level one language
- level two problem id
- level two submission points
- level two final points
- level two status
- level two time elapsed
- level two placed
- level two language
- level three problem id
- level three submission points
- level three final points
- level three status
- level three time elapsed
- level three placed
- level three language
FEED:
http://www.topcoder.com/tc?module=BasicData&c=dd_round_results&rd=ROUND_ID
You will need to replace "ROUND_ID" in the query string to get data about a particular round.
Algorithm Rating History
This feed provides data about the algorithm rating history for a particular competitor. It includes the following fields:
- handle
- user id
- round id
- round name
- date
- old rating
- new rating
- volatility
- rank
- percentile
FEED:
http://www.topcoder.com/tc?module=BasicData&c=dd_rating_history&cr=USER_ID
You will need to replace "USER_ID" in the query string to get data about a particular competitor.
Algorithm Practice Rooms
This feed provides a list of Arena practice rooms.
- round id
- full practice room name
FEED:
http://www.topcoder.com/tc?module=BasicData&c=dd_algo_practice_rooms&dsid=30
Algorithm Practice Room Details (for a specific practice room round ID)
This feed provides submission information about a specific Arena practice room.
- round id
- user id
- submission status
- points
- language
- latest submission timestamp
- problem id
FEED:
http://www.topcoder.com/tc?module=BasicData&c=dd_algo_practice_room_detail&dsid=30&rd=ROUND_ID
You will need to replace "ROUND_ID" in the query string to get data about a particular practice round.
