almost 2 years ago
And the winner is...
The judges have weighed in, and we're excited to share the news! Go to the Microsoft Developers AI Learning Hackathon 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.
almost 2 years ago
Only 2 days left to enter your submission!
Submissions are due on Wednesday, June 26th.
Key things to remember:
1) To submit to Phase 2, You and your team members must have completed Phase 1
2) $10k cash prizes are up for grabs (only applicable to phase 2 submissions)
3) There are several screenshots to provide, be sure to read the requirements and rules to make your project(s) eligible!
Best of luck — can’t wait to see what you’ve come up with.
almost 2 years ago
Final call for submissions
There are only 3 days left to complete your submission for Microsoft Developers AI Learning Hackathon.
almost 2 years ago
Deadline extension plus additional office hours!
We’ve heard your concerns about Phase 1 of the hackathon and understand that some of you are facing technical issues beyond your control. To support you, we’re extending the submission deadline to June 26th at 8PM EDT / 5PM PT.
Here’s what you need to know:
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Cloud Skills Challenge: The challenge will officially close on June 24th. Complete all learning modules by then and submit the required assets to Devpost by June 26th.
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Technical Issues?: If you’re still encountering problems, submit your Phase 1 assets as they are. For example, if an error occurs, take a screenshot and include it…
almost 2 years ago
Submission Checklist: It’s Go Time!!
There is just one week left to enter your submission to the Microsoft Developers AI Learning Hackathon. Submissions are due on June 17th.
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 steps tab, 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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Phase 1
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Did you complete the two-part Azure Cosmos DB…
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almost 2 years ago
Lights, Camera, Action! Submission video tips for hackers
For those completing in Phase 2 only! Don’t forget to submit a demo video.
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…
almost 2 years ago
Sign up: Live Session #2
Join Microsoft Reactor and engage with startups and developers live sessions
May 15 from 8am to 9am Pacific Time - Learn to Build Your Own AI Apps with Azure Cosmos DB Part 2
In this session, we'll dive into the second half of our developer guide, covering core AI concepts like Vector Search LangChain and UI development for your custom AI copilot. Regardless of your technical experience, this webinar provides practical insights to leverage Azure effectively for your AI projects. Don't miss out on valuable tips and best practices to enhance your AI development skills.
Sessions will be recorded for…
about 2 years ago
How’s your Microsoft Developers AI Learning Hackathon project coming along?
Whether or not you have started building your Phase 2 Microsoft Developers AI Learning Hackathon 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 Microsoft and Devpost teams questions and eventually show off your project when it’s finished!
We’ll also be hosting our 2nd Office Hours in our Discord server on Monday, May 13th at 5:30am PT / 8:30am ET. Come join us with any questions!
Teaming up
Looking for…
about 2 years ago
Office Hours #1 TODAY
Hey everyone!
Our first office hours is happening today @ 12pm PT / 3pm ET.
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Join our Devpost Discord here and then check into the microsoftdevelopersailearninghackathon-checkin channel to get access
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You may need to go into Channels & Roles > Browse Channels to follow the hackathon specific channels.
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about 2 years ago
Hackathon Phase 1 Office Hours and Rule Changes!
We've noticed some of you are encountering challenges in Phase 1 of the hackathon so we're hosting two Discord Office Hours sessions featuring a Microsoft Learn team member.
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May 6 from 3PM - 4PM ET
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May 13 from 8:30AM - 9:30AM ET
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Join our Devpost Discord here and then check into the microsoftdevelopersailearninghackathon-checkin channel to get access
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You may need to go into Channels & Roles > Browse Channels to follow the hackathon specific channels.
These sessions will address your Phase 1 questions, ensuring you can submit to Phase 1 and help you transition into Phase 2.
Key points to
…about 2 years ago
Complete Phase 1 of the hackathon!
Hey everyone!
Just a quick reminder to begin and complete Part 1 and Part 2 of the Learning Journey (Phase 1 of the hackathon). You can now watch our Live Session #1 recorded video!
- If you haven't started Part 1 or Part 2 yet, please go into the Manage email preferences of your Microsoft account and make sure your email for notifications is saved.
Follow one of the provided step-by-step developer guides to build your own custom AI copilot:
Please remember to screenshot your finished custom AI copilot to submit to your Devpost project.
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Custom…
about 2 years ago
Sign up for the Live Session #1
Join Microsoft Reactor and engage with startups and developers live sessions
May 1 from 8am to 9am Pacific Time - Learn to Build Your Own AI Apps with Azure Cosmos DB Part 1
In this session, we'll walk you through the first half of our developer guide, covering essential topics such as Azure Cosmos DB, AI concepts, and the Azure OpenAI API. Whether you're just starting out or an experienced developer, this webinar provides valuable insights and practical experiences to help you build intelligent applications efficiently on Azure. Don't miss out on the chance to become proficient in Azure OpenAI…
about 2 years ago
Update: Technical Issues
Hey everyone,
The technical issues of accessing Part 1 and Part 2 of the Azure Cosmos DB Developer Cloud Skills Challenges should be fixed now!
If you're not receiving the completion emails, please go into the Manage email preferences of your Microsoft account and make sure your email for notifications is saved.
Lastly, friendly reminder to those who are submitting as a team for Phase 2 of the hackathon, please remember:
- Include all team member's Microsoft Learn usernames
- Upload all team member's completion email screenshots (2 per team member)
- Upload all team member's custom AI copilot screenshots (1 per team member)
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about 2 years ago
Technical Issues with Part 1 & Part 2
Hey everyone,
The Microsoft Team is experiencing technical issues for both Part 1 and Part 2. Please be patient as they're actively trying to fix the problems! You may encounter an error/try again message.
We'll be sending another update as soon as things are back up!
about 2 years ago
Give Yourself a Schedule
A little planning can go a long way toward a winning project. In Microsoft Developers AI Learning Hackathon, we want to be sure we get to check out your project and want to help you get there.
Check out our Tips for Planning Your Project and the below suggested timeline for when to start different activities:
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Access Azure OpenAI Service NOW -
Complete Part 1 of the Azure Cosmos DB Developer Cloud Skills Challenge
Complete Part 2 of the Azure Cosmos DB Developer Cloud Skills Challenge -
Brainstorm for Phase 2 of the hackathon: integrating your custom AI copilot into your own…
about 2 years ago
NEW: Azure OpenAI Service
Hey everyone!
Just a quick update, you can now get access to the Azure OpenAI Service HERE.
Be sure to join our Discord & check into the channel #microsoftdevelopersailearninghackathon-checkin to get access to our hackathon specific channels for frequent updates and any questions answered!
If you've compeleted Part 1 of the challenge already, remember to take a screenshot of the completion email (should receive within 24-48 hours of completing).
- Emails will be coming from microsoft@e-mail.microsoft.com
Good luck!
about 2 years ago
Begin Phase 1 of the hackathon - Part 1 is open!
Let’s get started on Phase 1 of this hackathon!
➡️ Head over to Part 1 of the Azure Cosmos DB Developer Cloud Skills Challenge to begin the learning modules.
Follow one of the provided step-by-step developer guides to build your own custom AI copilot.
Part 2 will be live on or around April 30th! Once you complete both Parts 1 & 2 for Phase 1 of the hackathon, you’ll be able to move onto Phase 2!
For more details, check out our Learning Journey page.