7 months ago
From Innovation to Implementation: AI-Powered DevSecOps Solutions from the GitLab Hackathon
Hi everyone,
We’re excited to invite you to an upcoming session celebrating the winners of our recent AI in Action Hackathon! 🎉
From Innovation to Implementation: AI-Powered DevSecOps Solutions from the GitLab Hackathon
📅 Air Date: November 6th
🎙️ Speakers:
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Nick Veenhof, Director of Contributor Success, GitLab
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Joyce Wambui, Software Engineer – Machine Learning, Safaricom PLC (Hackathon Winner)
Join us as we explore how the winning teams combined Google Cloud, MongoDB, and GitLab to create real-world AI-powered DevSecOps solutions. This session will include an interview with one of the winning teams, offering insights into…
10 months ago
And the winner is...
The judges have weighed in, and we're excited to share the news! Go to the AI in Action gallery to congratulate the winners and check out all of the awesome submissions.
Even though the competition is over, you don't have to stop coding. Update your portfolio to inform your followers about new projects and get feedback from fellow hackers.
Questions?If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.
11 months ago
Final call for submissions
There are only 3 days left to complete your submission for AI in Action.
11 months ago
AI in Action - Office Hours!
Hey everyone,
MongoDB x Google office hour recording is available to watch!
We're also hosting a Q&A with the GitLab team tomorrow, Thursday June 12th from 9am PT - 11am PT in our Devpost Discord.
11 months ago
Submission Checklist: It’s Go Time!!
There are just 6 days left to enter your submission to the AI in Action hackathon.
Submissions are due Jun 17, 2025 @ 2:00pm Pacific Time.
Whether you’re nearly finished with your submission or have been putting it off and are planning to get everything done this week, the deadline is coming soon!! Get some tips from our submission form process, make sure all of your teammates have accepted their invitations to join the project, and use the checklist below to make sure you’re all set by the deadline!
Submission checklist:
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Write up on which and how Google Cloud…
11 months ago
Reminders
Hi everyone! Some quick reminders as we're nearing the deadline:
- Your project must include Google Cloud integrations/products
- Your project must include MongoDB or GitLab depending on the challenge you're submitting for
- Please write out how you used Google Cloud and MongoDB / GitLab in your submission description
If you need more Google Cloud credits, please request them here (while supplies last).
11 months ago
Google Cloud Reminder
Hi everyone,
Just a friendly reminder that your projects should be hosted on Google Cloud.
12 months ago
Missed Our Office Hours? Watch the Recording!
If you weren’t able to join us live, don’t worry — you can still catch up on everything we covered during the office hours!
Watch the full recording here: Office Hours Recording
We shared helpful tips, answered participant questions, and walked through key resources to help you succeed in the hackathon. Don’t miss it!
12 months ago
Lights, Camera, Action! Submission video tips for hackers
We know as devs and innovators, your expertise normally lies behind the scenes, but the submission video needs time and care too! It's often the first (and sometimes only!) thing that judges review. Your video tells the story behind your project, providing a clear avenue to showcase your software and talent.
Prep your elevator pitch and don’t forget to include
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how your project meets the hackathon requirements
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tools you used
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problem your project addresses
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solution your project addresses
Demo your project in a way that shows judges how real-world users will interact and benefit from it
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Time-saving Tip
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Write out…
12 months ago
Did someone say….Prizes?
Whether you’re in it for the learning experience, the community, or just the fun of building cool software solutions, the possibility of winning swanky prizes is always a nice incentive to get you to the finish line! Here’s a reminder of the prize potential for eligible participants:
MongoDB & GitLab Track Prizes:
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First Place: $12,500 USD, opportunity for social media promotion
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Second Place: $7,500 USD
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Third Place: $5,000 USD
You can find this list of prizes along with an important note on multiple prize eligibility right here.
Good luck and happy coding!
12 months ago
Live Office Hours: Supercharge Your Hackathon Project with Google & MongoDB
Need help with your AI in Action hackathon build? Join us for live office hours on Wednesday, June 4 at 3pm GMT | 10am EST | 8:30pm IST!
Learn how to integrate MongoDB with Google tools Watch powerful AI demos Get your questions answered live
Don’t miss this opportunity to level up your project!
Register now
12 months ago
AI in Action Office Hours
AI in Action Office Hours with Google & MongoDB Level Up Your AI for Action Hackathon Project!
Join our live office hours to master MongoDB/Google integrations, see inspiring AI demos, and get your questions answered on air by Google and MongoDB experts. Don't miss out – tune in on June 4th at 3pm GMT, 10am EST, 8:30pm IST
https://events.mongodb.com/aiinactionwebinarofficehourswgoogle
12 months ago
Have you checked the Submission Steps?
Don’t forget, you’re not done when you complete your project - completing the submission form can feel like another project unto itself! Almost every hackathon will have at least a couple of submission questions that are unique to that particular challenge. Don’t get caught with a list of questions you don’t have time to answer!
Did you know that you can review the questions ahead of time by starting your submission early? Remember: you can always continue editing your project up until the deadline. Check out some tips here.
12 months ago
How’s your AI in Action project coming along?
Whether or not you have started building your AI in Action project, the Devpost’s Discord Community is the perfect place to connect with other developers! Not only can you bounce ideas off each other and ask other developers for technical help, but you can also use it to ask the Devpost teams questions and eventually show off your project when it’s finished!
Teaming up
Looking for a team to work with on your project? Post in the Discord channel! You can also use the challenge Participants Tab to search for other developers looking to team up, check out their skills…
12 months ago
Unlock the Tools to Build Smarter
Hackathon Tip of the Day
Make the most of your project by tapping into the AI in Action Resources Page! Whether you're looking for starter guides, API docs, or tutorials, this is your one-stop shop to accelerate your build and get inspired.
Don’t miss out — these tools are designed to help you succeed!
We can’t wait to see your project!