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!
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.
Resources
You can get to know GitHub Copilot on VS Code by utilizing their docs and tutorials:
- Developer Docs
- 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!
Top comments (33)
Excited to see what folks build
Wow, I would love to participate in this one! 😄
Let's gooo!
Can't wait to see what you all build! 🎉
Excited to see the submissions!
So excited to see the wonderful submissions.
Excited for these 24-hour projects! Good luck everyone!
Nice challenge but I have a question. Are we only to start building on January 19 or we can start building now? How does the 24-hour hackathon work if the challenge is already open? Wouldn't people start building now?
Even I have the same question, what does it mean hackathon is for one day , but runs through Jan 19
@hunchodotdev @sangeetha_gsk You can submit the project anytime between now and Jan 19, but you should complete it on your own within 24-hours of starting it.
How do you verify that?
Basically the entire forum is finding ways to bypass the 24-hour limit :)
Hey @codemonster240, we are relying on the community to be honest about their time spent on the project.
In my opinion, that is the best way :)
If it's too good, I think you would know anyway.
How do you verify that the project was completed within 24 hours?
GitHub commits perhaps? 😁
What if I finished everything locally and just pushed one commit? Would that still count as under 24 hours? Haha 😄 Seems like GitHub commits might not be the most accurate proof!
Hey @zion0410, we are relying on the community to be honest about their time spent on the project.
Looks interesting, would love to seek submission from creative devs.
Let's go 🙂
Since the challenge opens on 9th Jan and submissions are due on 19th, what is the significance of the 24 hours mentioned in the post?
Be honest with ourselves 😊
@rkabhishek You can submit the project anytime between now and Jan 19, but you should complete it on your own within 24-hours of starting it.
Thanks for replying. But should we track it somehow?
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