Coding is something programmers love to do in their spare time. It fuels curious minds. From solving diverse problems and brainstorming ideas to integrating solutions and refining them to perfection — these are the things that coders truly enjoy.
Back in 2021, when the Coding Club was first inaugurated at GCT, many young minds got curious to explore coding with enthusiasm. Those curious learners have now blossomed into skilled programmers.
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In 2026, the inauguration carried a similar spirit — but with renewed energy after two years of silence. Yes, this year’s inauguration was particularly seen as special, as the Coding Club rekindled its spirit after a two-year hiatus. The passion and determination to carry this spirit forward were clearly visible among the members of the club.
Dr. Srividhya, a proud GCT alumna, was excited to see the young minds gathered in the hall. Prof. Dr. R. Devi, Faculty-in-Charge of the Coding Club, expressed pride in seeing the club flourish once again after a long gap.
The event began with Tamil Thaai Valthu. This was followed by a speech by Prof. Dr. Devi, in which she highlighted the club’s achievements from 2021 to 2024.
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The much-anticipated address by chief guest Dr. Srividhya followed. She shared her invaluable experiences with great enthusiasm.
“Clarity of thought before building any product is essential,” she emphasized. She spoke about product design, APIs, product velocity, and more. She encouraged students to take pride in contributing back to the community, to participate actively in hackathons, and to develop problem-solving skills without over-reliance on AI in today’s AI-driven era. She also spoke about the harsh realities of being “vibe coders” candidly. She emphasized further that passion and a strong builder’s mindset make individuals stand out from others. She also reflected on her journey at Amagi. She recalled a moment from her college days while speaking about her classmate and friend, Raj Madhuram, when he excitedly came up with the ‘fractal pattern’ problem, which then sparked great curiosity in her as well.
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Following the insightful address, the much-awaited Coding Club board release for the academic year 2026 took place. Mr. Raj Madhuram, a constant cheerleader for the club, joined the event virtually and congratulated the newly onboarded members. Prof. Dr. Devi proudly said that the board members were picked based on their performance in coding contests and that the current president, Gokula Lakshmi, secured the top position in the contests. Then, the board members were presented with their badges and ID cards. The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Jaidev, Vice President, followed by the national anthem.
The inauguration event marked the beginning of a new chapter for the club, that is set to nurture curious and problem-solving young minds in our college.
Credits:
Patron: Dr. K. Manonmani, Principal of GCT
Staff In-charge: Dr. M. Kalpana
Editor in Chief: Mathimalar V (IT 23-27)
Article prepared by: Revatha K (CSE 23-27)
