Beginner’s ParadiseFirstCommit
A beginner-focused build challenge for developers aged 13-21.
- Format
- Online
- Age range
- 13-21
- Team size
- Up to 6 people
- Submission deadline
- September 30, 2026 at 5 pm EDT
The brief
Build a project during the event and show your development history in a public GitHub repository. Participants must be able to explain their work.
Before you enter
- Include meaningful development commits, a project description and a demo video.
- Disclose significant AI assistance in the README. Check supported countries and the complete rules.
Details to confirm
Written rules rechecked September 21 retain ages 13-21, up to six members and September 30 at 5 pm EDT. The earlier overview said students only while the rules say students are not required; overview eligibility remains unresolved.
Sources & last check
- Original publisher or organizer source. Checked 2026-09-21