We're thrilled to kick off 2026 with our newest challenge presented by Google AI!
Running through February 1, the "New Year, New You" Portfolio C...
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Awesome! This is the challenge I was waiting for 🙂
I jumped straight into architecture design and coding as soon as I read the post, and things are moving fast.
Now comes the hard part: writing the accompanying article… and that’s a whole different challenge 😄
This challenge sounds exciting and very helpful for developers. It is a great way to start the new year by building or updating a portfolio using Google AI tools. I like that it is open to both beginners and experienced developers. The prizes, feedback from the Google AI team, and badges are a big bonus. Thank you for sharing this opportunity. I am looking forward to seeing the portfolios everyone creates and may join the challenge myself.
This challenge came at the perfect time 🚀 I’ve been planning to refresh my portfolio, and this is a great opportunity to rebuild with new ideas and tech. Excited to participate and share progress along the way. Looking forward to seeing how others approach their portfolio redesigns too 💻✨
Immediately jumped into build mode when I saw this. Thanks for putting it together! I have been meaning to refresh my portfolio for a while now.
I haven’t worked with Cloud Run before, so this should be a great excuse to learn it. Planning to submit tomorrow.
This is awesome! I just started working on my portfolio until I came across this, this morning.
LFG, see you all at submission and announcement.
Do you consider a public university a government institution?
Nope!
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 what’s 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."
Una reflexión sobre el Talento Global y las Restricciones Locales
"Hola Jess y el equipo de DEV,
Como miembro veterano de esta comunidad y desarrollador profundamente comprometido con la construcción de IA (actualmente arquitectando el ecosistema REMI-IA), me emociona ver a Google AI ampliando los límites de lo posible con Gemini 3 Flash y Cloud Run.
Sin embargo, me siento obligado a compartir una reflexión respetuosa sobre las restricciones de elegibilidad. Es desalentador ver una lista de países, incluido el mío (Venezuela), excluidos de participar en las recompensas de un desafío que celebra la innovación.
En el mundo del código, se nos enseña que la lógica y el talento no tienen fronteras. Cuando se lanza un 'Desafío Global', la exclusión de miles de desarrolladores brillantes basada en su ubicación geográfica se siente como un retroceso para el espíritu de colaboración abierta que define a DEV.
Entiendo que a menudo se trata de restricciones legales/OFAC fuera del control del equipo, pero esto resalta una realidad crítica: la necesidad urgente de la Soberanía Digital. En REMI-IA, continuaremos construyendo, innovando y contribuyendo al ecosistema de IA, no por los premios, sino porque creemos que la tecnología debe ser un puente, no un muro.
Seguiré de cerca el desafío y continuaré demostrando que la excelencia no conoce de geografía. Mucha suerte a todos los participantes que puedan aplicar."
good to go love to participate.....
Why is there such discrimination by regions?
Since you are asking this question, you will never understand it.
Good luck to all participants!
Nice
Am a student from a private university from india, am i eligible ?
Yes