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Looking back on your week -- what was something you're proud of?
All wins count -- big or small π
Examples of 'wins' include:
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I kicked off β and nearly finished β building my app for the βNew Year, New Youβ challenge, and Iβve already written about 90% of the accompanying article.
In parallel, I updated and validated my three WordPress plugins against the latest 6.9 release β itβs always reassuring to ship code thatβs tested on what people actually run, not on legacy versions.
And I managed to do all of that without cutting into the time I spend with my daughter during the Christmas holidays, which might be the real win here.
Wrote a new blog post hahah, been sometime
dev.to/shubhambattoo/side-projects...
for the first time, parsing in compiler design is making sense in actual implementation!
My win this week was to approach the New Year with a fresh commitment to learn coding, through a new account at freeCodeCamp, relaunching my GitHub account, and joining the DEV Community to ensure that I remain committed throughout the year ahead!
Technically last year, but, after trying dozens of ideas, finally decided on what I want my personal site to be. Minimal, authentic, me.
Tech: Next for static rendering, pagefind with mdx-based posts.
Also refreshed LLM ideas with Viktor Schlegel at an AI school and fixed a tricky styling bug with two flex-wrap classes.
I liked it. Simplicity is the key. ππ
Finally submitted the first challenge of the year, which is the achievement of many months of development on github.com/opt-nc/geol :
β³ Managing EOLs w. geol: the impossible 1' Mux demo
adriens γ» Jan 2
... and announced it :
Happy New Year!
My win this week... I made resolving Jira tickets easier for me, my team and imdone-cli users.
I joined this Dev.to community. That is my achievement
Deleted my Go Gateway and rewrote it in C.
600 lines, one less language to worry about.
Small win, but feels good to simplify.
Happy New Year! My win this week was staying consistent with my goals and making real progressβfeels good to start the year on the right track.
I'm excited by all the submissions we're seeing for our Show & Tell Challenge, and am also proud to have launched our "New Year, New You" Portfolio Challenge!
DEV's Worldwide Show and Tell Challenge Presented by Mux: Pitch Your Projects! $3,000 in Prizes. π₯
Jess Lee for The DEV Team γ» Dec 3 '25
Join the New Year, New You Portfolio Challenge: $3,000 in Prizes + Feedback from Google AI Team (For Winners and Runner Ups!)
Jess Lee for The DEV Team γ» Jan 1
Since I worked on New Years Day, I'm taking today off π
My win this week was shipping.
I stopped polishing, deployed my portfolio, and put real work out there instead of keeping it private.
Anxiety makes sharing hard, but I pushed through. Thatβs my mission this year: stepping out of my comfort zone.
Thanks, I think I also have to do this.
Donβt let doubt stop you from doing what you love. Push through it
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A reflection on Global Talent and Local Constraints
"Hi Jess and the DEV Team,
As a long-time member of this community and a developer deeply committed to building with AI (currently architecting the REMI-IA ecosystem), I am thrilled to see Google AI pushing the boundaries of whatβs possible with Gemini 3 Flash and Cloud Run.
However, I feel compelled to share a respectful reflection regarding the eligibility restrictions. It is disheartening to see a list of countries, including my own (Venezuela), excluded from participating in the rewards of a challenge that celebrates innovation.
In the world of code, we are taught that logic and talent have no borders. When a 'Global Challenge' is launched, the exclusion of thousands of brilliant developers based on their geographic location feels like a setback for the spirit of open collaboration that defines DEV.
I understand these are often legal/OFAC constraints beyond the team's control, but it highlights a critical reality: the urgent need for Digital Sovereignty. At REMI-IA, we will continue to build, innovate, and contribute to the AI ecosystem, not for the prizes, but because we believe technology should be a bridge, not a wall.
I will follow the challenge closely and continue to prove that excellence knows no geography. Best of luck to all participants who can apply."
I want to learn system design with Node.Js
a new sale!
I'm greatful for this opportunity been meaning to work on my portfolio now I have the incentive π
Got my first job as a SDE-1
Intrusive thoughts to throw my laptop and build a farm increased 10x
Learnt a lot of soft skills and time+energy management
Feels good to start the year. Thanks !!
Week 1 (3 days) of 2026: