We are excited to announce the launch of the 2026 WeCoded Challenge!
This year marks our ninth year celebrating the voices of marginalized and underrepresented developers in DEV. Our journey began in 2017 with However, She Coded, a movement focused on solidarity and storytelling. Since then, we've grown and evolved, transitioning to WeCoded in 2023 to expand our community acceptance and launching our first official challenge last year.
For 2026, we continue this celebration by offering a space for both reflection and creation. While our classic writing prompt returns for those who want to share their personal journeys and advice, we're also introducing a whole new way to engage through code and visual expression.
Read on for the details!
Our instructions
Awards
Winners will receive an exclusive DEV badge on their profile and a DEV++ membership. Each post will have at least one winner (possibly more depending on how many people complete the challenge). All participants who post a valid submission will receive a completion badge.
Evaluation criteria
To select our winners, our panel of judges will evaluate submissions based on the following:
Echoes of experience:
- Style and Presentation
- Clarity
- Impact
- Originality
Front art:
- Creativity
- Effective use of frontend technology
- Aesthetic result
Important Dates
- March 6: WeCoded 2026 begins!
- April 5: Submissions are due by 11:59 p.m. m. PDT
- April 16, winners are announced
Questions about the challenge? Ask them below!
We hope to celebrate your voice and your code 💜
