GitHub Copilot 1-Day Build Challenge
Take flight with GitHub Copilot 🛫
Running through January 19, the GitHub Copilot 1-Day Build Challenge is all about seeing what you can build in one day with the help of an AI pair programmer.
Yes, you read that right! You must complete this challenge in one day by utilizing Copilot to power your productivity. Debugging, generating tests, switching models, multi-file editing, Copilot has it all!
There are three nod-to-the-new-year prompts, which means three opportunities to get a slice of our $3,000 prize.
Each winner will receive:
- $1,000 USD
- 6-month DEV++ Membership
- Exclusive DEV Badge
- A gift from the DEV Shop
All participants with a valid submission will receive a completion badge on their DEV profile.
Not sure how to best use GitHub Copilot for your projects? Cassidy Williams will be hosting a "How to make the most of GitHub Copilot" livestream directly on the DEV homepage on January 9 at 11:30am ET - we hope you save the date and tune in
*UPDATE: For anyone that missed the livestream, here's the recording!*
We can't wait to see what you accomplish in 24-hours!
Sponsored by GitHub
GitHub is where the world builds software. As the largest platform for developers and teams, it transforms the way you create, collaborate, and ship code. With seamless version control, powerful automation through GitHub Actions, and the AI-powered capabilities of GitHub Copilot, we’re redefining productivity and innovation in software development. Home to millions of open-source projects and a vibrant developer community, GitHub empowers you to build smarter, ship faster, and shape the future of software development.
Key Dates
- Contest start: January 08, 2025
- Submissions due: January 19, 2025
- Winners announced: January 23, 2025
Badge Rewards
Challenge Prompts
New Beginnings
Use VS Code with Copilot to build a productivity tool focused on new beginnings.
We welcome your unique interpretation of what constitutes a "new beginning" in the context of productivity tools. Some themes to consider include personal growth, habit formation, goal setting, and life transitions.
Let your own vision and understanding of new beginnings guide your solution!
Need Help?
You can get to know GitHub Copilot on VS Code by utilizing their docs and tutorials:
Judging Criteria:
- Utilization of Copilot (edits
- chat
- autocomplete
- model switcher
- etc.)
- Usability and User Experience
- Accessibility
- Writing Quality (Clarity and Originality)
Fresh Starts
Use VS Code with Copilot to build a social good or sustainability app around the concept of “Fresh Starts”.
Some themes to consider include environmental renewal, community rejuvenation, and second chances, but there’s no single definition of what a “fresh start” means.
Let your interpretation and creative direction inspire your solution!
Need Help?
You can get to know GitHub Copilot on VS Code by utilizing their docs and tutorials:
Judging Criteria:
- Utilization of Copilot (edits
- chat
- autocomplete
- model switcher
- etc.)
- Usability and User Experience
- Accessibility
- Writing Quality (Clarity and Originality)
Transitions and Transformations
Use VS Code with Copilot to build a creative or artistic tool that visualizes transitions and transformations.
The concepts of transition and transformation are yours to interpret in whatever way resonates most strongly with your creative vision. Some themes to consider are metamorphosis, evolution, emotional journeys, and the beauty of change itself.
Let your unique perspective lead the way!
Need Help?
You can get to know GitHub Copilot on VS Code by utilizing their docs and tutorials:
Judging Criteria:
- Utilization of Copilot (edits
- chat
- autocomplete
- model switcher
- etc.)
- Usability and User Experience
- Accessibility
- Writing Quality (Clarity and Originality)
GitHub Copilot 1-Day Build Challenge FAQ
Participation
Can I submit to multiple prompts?
Yes, you are welcome to submit to multiple prompts.
Can one submission qualify for multiple prompts?
Yes, if your submission offers a solution to multiple prompts, it can qualify for multiple prompts.
Can I submit to a prompt more than once?
Yes, you can submit multiple submissions per prompt but you’ll need to publish a separate post for each submission.
- In the event that you may win two or more prompts, and your submission is very close with another participant, we will favor the other participant.
- In the event that you do win two or more prompts, you will only receive one winner badge.
Can I work on a team?
Yes, you can work on teams of up to four people.
- If you collaborate with anyone, you’ll need to list their DEV handles in your submission post so we can award a badge to your entire team! Please only publish one submission per team.
- DEV does not handle prize-splitting, so in the event that your submission wins the shop gift, you will need to split that amongst yourselves. Thank you for understanding!
How old do I have to be to participate?
Participants need to be 18+ in order to participate.
If I live in X, am I eligible to participate?
For eligibility rules, see our official challenge rules.
Submission
Can my submission include open source code?
Riffing on open source code and borrowing and improving on previous work/ideas is encouraged but it’s important your changes are significant enough to ensure your submission is valid.
When does riffing become plagiarism?
It will depend, but transparency is important, license compatibility is important. You can use someone else’s code to give you a jumpstart to demonstrate your ideas on top of someone else’s base, but not just re-package the base. It should be clear to the judges what you added to the project in terms of the code and conceptual inspiration. This means, you should clearly state what you were building on and what elements are original to this new submission. When building on existing code, we expect a significant change that adds something tangible to the output. i.e. a new animation, and new sprite, a new function, a new presentation. Not just changes to the source - i.e. changing colours, changing one sprite, changing one function.
What happens if my submission is considered plagiarized or invalid?
Anything deemed to be plagiarism will not be eligible for prizes. Incidental plagiarism may simply result in your disqualification from the challenge (regardless of the number of other valid submissions you have published). Egregious plagiarism will result in your suspension from DEV entirely. Any non-generic, non-trivial usage of prior work, including open source code must be credited in your submission.
Do submissions have to be in English?
Non-english submissions are eligible for a completion badge but not eligible for prizes due to the current limitations of our judges. We will not be judging on mastery of the English language, so please don’t let this deter you from submitting if you are not a native English speaker! We hope to evolve this in the future to be more accommodating.
Do I need a license for my code?
You are not required to license your code but we strongly recommend that you do. Here are some you may consider: MIT, Apache, BSD-2, BSD-3, or Commons Clause.
Can I use AI?
Use of AI is allowed as long as all other rules are followed. We want to give you a chance to show off your skills in realistic scenarios. If you use AI tools to help you achieve your submission, all the power to you.
How do I embed my GitHub repository directly into my DEV post?
You can use the following syntax: {% embed https://... %}
Judging and Prizing
Can there be ties?
In the event of a tie in scoring between judges, the judges will select the entry that received the highest number of positive reactions on their DEV post to determine the winner.
How will I know if I won?
Winners will be announced in a DEV post on the winner announcement date noted in our key dates section.
When will winners receive their Forem Shop gift?
The DEV Team will contact you via the email associated with your DEV profile within, at most, 10 business days of the announcement date to share the details of the shop gift.
When will I receive my DEV badge?
Both participation and winner badges will be awarded, in most cases, the same day as the winner announcement.
When will I receive my prizes? The DEV Team will contact you via the email associated with your DEV profile within, at most, 10 business days of the announcement date to share the details of claiming your prizes.
What steps do I need to take to receive my cash prize?
The winner (including each member of a team) may be required to sign and return an affidavit of eligibility and publicity/liability release, and provide any additional tax filing information (such as a W-9, social security number or Federal tax ID number) within seven (7) business days following the date of your first email notification.
GitHub Copilot 1-Day Build Challenge Rules
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open only to 18+. Contest entry period ends January 19, 2024 at 11:59 PM PDT. Contest is void where prohibited or restricted by law or regulation. All entires must be submitted during the content period. For Official Rules, see GitHub Copilot Challenge Contest Rules and General Contest Official Rules.