DEV Challenge – is a development championship that has been considered the largest European IT competition since 2012. Over 19 seasons, more than 25 thousand CEE IT professionals have participated. The Final of the 20th anniversary season will take place in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Dates: September - November 2023

Format: online and offline

Languages: English, Ukrainian

<aside> 🇺🇦 This season, most of the tasks the participants will work on will be related to social IT solutions to help Ukraine in its post-war reconstruction. The sources of the tasks will be UNICEF, the Ministry of Veterans Affairs, the Center for Civil Liberties, and others.

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Nominations

• Backend Implement tasks in scripted programming languages such as PHP, Python, Ruby, Perl, Node.js, or compiled languages such as C#, Java, or Go. You will be assessed on your ability to develop stable and efficient backend solutions using modern programming technologies, databases, and architectural patterns.
• Frontend Perform tasks to develop website, game, or web application functionality using web technologies: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Participants' skills in creating user-friendly, aesthetically pleasing, and interactive interfaces for web applications are assessed.
• Testing Analyze the performance of websites, web applications, or systems to identify bugs during testing. Assessments include the ability to perform complex tests to verify software functionality, security, and performance, the ability to automate testing, identify and fix bugs, and develop testing strategies.
• UI Design Create a visually appealing and user-centered interface. The ability to design a logical and intuitive information structure, use colors, fonts, and graphics to enhance the user experience is assessed.
• Product Design Combine user needs with business goals to help brands create consistently successful products. Assesses the ability to develop concepts, conduct user research, and create prototypes based on the needs and desires of the target audience.

What is the DEV Challenge for a participant?

• A new level of task complexity that you can handle, useful stress, and skill upgrades.
• Networking and experience exchange with IT experts: 2500+ participants, and 40+ judges per season. An excellent way to find like-minded people, project partners, or mentors in the necessary field.
• The opportunity to showcase your skills and talents, and be recognized as a professional IT specialist by leading partner companies.