Happening Now: DEV Weekend Challenge!! Submissions due March 2 at 7:59am UTC.
Source: Dev.to
Our first DEV Weekend Challenge is a short, focused challenge designed to fit into your weekend. The submission window is tight, but the timing ensures that no matter where you are in the world, you’ll have the majority of your Saturday and Sunday to participate.
Our Prompt
Think about the communities that are part of your life: your neighborhood, a book club, a local sports league, an open‑source project, or any other group that’s meaningful to you. This weekend, build something for them.
Your mandate: build an app that serves a community you’re part of or care about. It can solve a real problem, spark a smile, or both. The best submissions will demonstrate a clear understanding of the community’s needs and deliver something that genuinely makes their lives a little easier, more connected, or more fun.
Judging Criteria and Prizes
All submissions will be judged on the following:
- Value Proposition: Does the app meaningfully serve the community it was built for?
- Creativity: Is the concept original or an interesting take on a familiar problem?
- Technical Execution: Is the app functional, well‑built, and easy to use?
- Writing Quality: Is the submission post clear and does it tell a compelling story about the project?
Prizes
- Three winners each receive $300 USD, an exclusive DEV badge, and a DEV++ Membership.
- All participants with a valid submission receive a completion badge.
How To Participate
Publish a post on DEV using the submission template below. Your post should give an overview of the community you built for, what you made, and a demo of your project.
Weekend Challenge Submission Template
Please review the judging criteria, rules, guidelines, and FAQ page before submitting so you understand the participation guidelines and official contest rules such as eligibility requirements.
Important Dates
| Timezone | Launch Time (Local) | Submissions Due (Local) |
|---|---|---|
| PST | Thursday, Feb 26 – 7:00 PM | Sunday, Mar 1 – 11:59 PM |
| EST | Thursday, Feb 26 – 10:00 PM | Monday, Mar 2 – 2:59 AM |
| GMT | Friday, Feb 27 – 3:00 AM | Monday, Mar 2 – 7:59 AM |
| CET | Friday, Feb 27 – 4:00 AM | Monday, Mar 2 – 8:59 AM |
| IST | Friday, Feb 27 – 8:30 AM | Monday, Mar 2 – 1:29 PM |
| JST | Friday, Feb 27 – 12:00 PM | Monday, Mar 2 – 4:59 PM |
| AEDT | Friday, Feb 27 – 2:00 PM | Monday, Mar 2 – 6:59 PM |
- Launch Time: Friday, Feb 27 3:00 AM UTC
- Submissions Due: Monday, Mar 2 7:59 AM UTC
- Winners will be announced on Thursday, March 12.
If you have questions about the challenge, drop them in the comments below.
Good luck!