DEV's Summer Bug Smash Launches on July 14. Register Now!

We’re excited to announce our first ever Summer Bug Smash! Every app has its share of rockstar bugs....

We’re excited to announce our first ever Summer Bug Smash!

Every app has its share of rockstar bugs. This summer, we're giving them their grand finale with a community-wide bug-smashing event. We're giving you the heads-up now so you can identify the fixes and optimizations you’ve been dreaming of and map out your plan.

Sign Up Today

Full challenge details will be revealed at launch. Register now so you don’t miss our announcement. Once we’re live, you'll have several weeks to smash, document, and submit.

Ready to have a smashing time?

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👀 💸🛹

We’ll be revealing our prizes at launch but here’s a sneak peek at our prize categories:

• Clear the Lineup 🧹
• Smash Stories ✏️
• Best Use of Sentry 🔮
• Best Use of Google AI 🤖

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Important Dates

• Bug Smash Begins: July 14, 2026
• Submissions Due: August 23, 2026
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Can't wait to code?

We got you. Join the DEV Weekend Challenge kicking off tomorrow (July 9)!

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Happy Coding!