About
Who we are
Welcome to Databased, the CS Crew at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), where curiosity and innovation come together to create something extraordinary! We're a community of students passionate about diving deep into the world of computer science and related fields. We're here to provide a comprehensive resource for beginners to learn, grow, and create.
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Activities
What we do
From competitive programming to cybersecurity, we cover the full spectrum of computer science.
Competitive Programming
Regular contests, ICPC preparation, and algorithm workshops to sharpen problem-solving skills.
Capture the Flag
CTF competitions covering pwn, crypto, forensics, web exploitation, and reverse engineering.
Tech Talks & Workshops
Invited speakers from academia and industry sharing insights on cutting-edge research and tools.
Alumni Sessions
Connect with IISc alumni at top companies and research institutions worldwide.
Events
Recent Events
WorldQuant Quantitative Finance Workshop
Greetings from Databased, We are excited to bring you a Quantitative Finance Workshop, organised by WorldQuant. The talk will cover an introduction to Quant Finance, a hands-on training session on building models as well as a mini challenge at the end with prizes for the winners. The speaker is Mr. Utkarsh C Doshi, a BRAIN researcher, and an IIT Kharagpur alumni. The workshop will also cover details of WorldQuant BRAIN and IQC 2025. The International Quant Championship has a prize pool of 100K, with internship and employment opportunities at WorldQuant available. The workshop is for anyone who is interested in quant, finance or just wants to know about this field.
Capture The Flag(CTF)
Abstract: Awake from stasis, you find yourself in the future, with only your trusty dbdPad by your side. Times have changed — humanity and technology have amalgamated into something quite dissimilar from both. Cyborgs patrol breathing mechanical factories dotting the wasteland. You must restore humanity to its former glory. This new world calls for a new set of skills. You try contacting your former clan, Databased. The TCP request goes through — turns out they were one of the few races that didn't die out (along with Samasya). You are then summoned to receive enlightenment. Boring Abstract: This session marks the first project showcase of DELTA, where we will introduce the world of Capture the Flag (CTF). The session will include an overview of various types of CTFs, as well as live walkthroughs of interesting problems. Over the summer, we plan to participate in multiple CTF contests as a team. These challenges not only sharpen problem solving and cybersecurity skills but also provide valuable experience for industry. We also intend to host internal CTF sessions during the summer break, where participants will be divided into teams to compete in a collaborative and hands on learning environment.
GPU Programming for Beginners - Part 2
Talk by Ullas Sir Abstract: If you have never tried your hand at swimming, consider this class to be a first exposure to the extreme sport of swimming in deep water without having any prior experience. The title of the class is going to be: MILPSRLAEAL NE SMSAE, the meaning of which shall be elucidated if you attend the class 😂 You need not have attended the first class to be able to follow, although it would be good if you did.