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Join us for the GitHub Copilot 1-Day Build Challenge: $3,000 in Prizes!

We are so excited to announce our first challenge with GitHub.

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.

Not sure how to best use GitHub Copilot for your projects? Cassidy Williams (@cassidoo) 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!

Read on for our challenge prompts.

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!

Here is the submission template for anyone that wants to jump right in, but please review all challenge rules on the official challenge page before submitting.

New Beginnings Submission Template

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!

Here is the submission template for anyone that wants to jump right in, but please review all challenge rules on the official challenge page before submitting.

Fresh Starts Submission Template

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!

Here is the submission template for anyone that wants to jump right in, but please review all challenge rules on the official challenge page before submitting.

Transitions and Transformations Submission Template

Judging Criteria and Prizes

All three prompts will be judged on the following:

  • Utilization of Copilot (edits, chat, autocomplete, model switcher, etc.)
  • Usability and User Experience
  • Accessibility
  • Writing Quality (Clarity and Originality)

The winner of each prompt 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.

How To Participate

In order to participate, you will need to publish a post using the submission template associated with each prompt. Additionally,

  • You must use VS Code with Copilot to build your projects.
  • Your working app code must be published in a public GitHub repository.
  • Your project must be built and completed within a 24 hour period within the challenge submission window.

We also encourage you to utilize GitHub Models for your build, but it is not a requirement to do so.

GitHub Copilot is available globally and no credit card is needed to sign up for the free tier.

Please review our full rules, guidelines, and FAQ page before submitting so you understand our participation guidelines and official contests rules such eligibility requirements.

Resources

You can get to know GitHub Copilot on VS Code by utilizing their docs and tutorials:

Important Dates

  • January 08: GitHub Copilot Challenge begins!
  • January 09: "How to make the most of GitHub Copilot!" Livestream at 11:30pm ET on the DEV homepage
  • January 19: Submissions due at 11:59 PM PDT
  • January 23: Winners Announced

We hope you enjoy working with GitHub's powerful AI editor, and we can’t wait to see what you build in 24 hours! Questions about the challenge? Ask them below.

Good luck and happy coding!

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Ben Halpern

Excited to see what folks build

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adriens

here is one

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Schemetastic (Rodrigo)

Wow, I would love to participate in this one! 😄

Let's gooo!

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Ashley Willis

Can't wait to see what you all build! 🎉

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Chris Reddington

Excited to see the submissions!

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Mohamed Nizzad

@jess Are the participants allowed to edit the post after 24 hours? As per the competition rules, my understanding is that participants are not allowed to do. Please clarify if it's otherwise.

Thank you.

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Jess Lee

@mohamednizzad participants can edit the post after 24 hours but should not make changing to the app.

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Mohamed Nizzad

Thank you for clarifying.

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KC

So excited to see the wonderful submissions.

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ismail courr

This challenge sounds amazing! Can't wait to see what everyone builds with GitHub Copilot. I'm taking on one of the prompts and looking forward to exploring Copilot’s full potential. Good luck to all participants!

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Akash Kumar

And Done....
Super excited for the results and all the best to everyone ❤️❤️

Fingers crossed 🤞

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D'yara Williams

I definitely would love to participate in this intriguing challenge.

Let the challenge begin. 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾

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adriens

aaaannnddd... submitted !

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