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Announcing the Pulumi Deploy and Document Challenge: $3,000 in Prizes!

We're excited to partner with Pulumi for a new DEV challenge focused on Infrastructure as Code!

Running through April 06, the Pulumi Deploy and Document Challenge invites you to build and document cloud infrastructure projects using Pulumi's powerful tools. With three prompts to choose from, you'll have three chances to win and the opportunity to showcase your cloud engineering skills.

Whether you're a seasoned cloud engineer or just getting started, this challenge offers something for everyone. We hope you give it a try!

Read on for the prompts.

Our Prompts

Fast Static Website Deployment

Choose your favorite static website framework and deploy a project to AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud using Pulumi. Document your journey from setup to deployment, sharing insights and best practices along the way.

Your submission will be judged primarily on the quality of your documentation (DEV submission post and repository README) but we expect the core functionality of your project to work as well.

Fast Deployment Submission Template

Shhh, It's a Secret!

Develop a program of your choice that accesses secrets and configurations from Pulumi ESC using the Pulumi ESC SDK. Document your approach to secure configuration management and guide others through implementing similar solutions.

Your submission will be judged primarily on the quality of your documentation (DEV submission post and repository README) but we expect the core functionality of your project to work as well.

Pulumi ESC Submission Template

Get Creative with Pulumi and GitHub

Use the Pulumi GitHub provider and Pulumi Automation API to build a creative or productive tool. This could involve automating repository management, team administration, issue labeling, or any other GitHub workflow. Share your creation along with a comprehensive guide.

Your submission will be judged primarily on the quality of your documentation (DEV submission post and repository README) but we expect the core functionality of your project to work as well.

Pulumi GitHub Tool Submission Template

Judging Criteria and Prizes

All submissions will judged on the following:

  • Clarity and Quality of Project Development Journey
  • Clarity and Quality of Project README (Installation/Tutorials/Guides)
  • Functionality and Usability of Application/Tool

The winner of each prompt will receive:

All Participants with a valid submission will receive a completion badge on their DEV profile.

How To Participate

In order to participate, you will need to publish a post using the submission template associated with each prompt.

We encourage you to utilize Pulumi Copilot (free when you create your Pulumi account) to help you with your project.

Please review our full rules, guidelines, and FAQ page before submitting so you understand our participation guidelines and official contests rules such eligibility requirements.

Helpful Resources

Join the Pulumi Community Slack to connect with developers building with Plumi and discuss all things infrastructure as code!

Here are some additional quick links:

Static Website Deployment

Pulumi ESC

Pulumi and GitHub

Important Dates

  • March 26: Pulumi Deploy and Document Challenge begins!
  • April 06: Submissions due at 11:59 PM PDT
  • April 17: Winners Announced

We can't wait to see what you build with Pulumi! Questions about the challenge? Ask them below.

Good luck and happy coding!

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Divya β€’

I'm super excited for this, and somewhat afraid as well πŸ˜…

All the very best everyone!

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Engin Diri β€’

Awesome @divya4879!

Feel free to reach out here for any questions.

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nazim akkal β€’

We can do teamwork ?

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Divya β€’

Thank you for the kind offer for help

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Jess Lee β€’

You got this!

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Divya β€’

Thank you for your wishes 😁😊

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Engineer Robin 🎭 β€’

Good luck!

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Divya β€’

Thank you

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ANIRUDDHA ADAK β€’

This is fantastic! I can’t wait to put this into practice! πŸŽ‰

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sahra πŸ’« β€’

Okay okayyy… jumping on this one

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Jess Lee β€’

Good luck everyone πŸ€—

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Ben Halpern β€’

Good luck!

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Mohamed Nizzad β€’ β€’ Edited

Wow. Thank you Pulumi for providing the state-of-the-art IaC platform. I have submitted my post for Fast Static Website Deployment. Check Out my experience with Pulumi Here [πŸ† Level Up! Game Deployment on the AWS Cloud Using Pulumi IaC | πŸ“’ Complete Step-by-Step Video Demo Included

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Mohamed Nizzad β€’

@ben @jess @peter

I just want to confirm whether updating content after the deadline would disqualify from the competition? my article has received some overwhelming response and I want to extend it to make it even more comprehensive by incorporating how the same app can be deployed in GCP and MS Azure. If it's not recommended until the decision of the competition, I can wait until the winners are announced.

Thank you.

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Jess Lee β€’

Hi @mohamednizzad, you can incorporate those updates in the comment section of your submission or share them as separate post. However, please do not update the body content of your submission until after the winners have been announced.

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Mohamed Nizzad β€’

Thank you for clarifying. I will wait until winners announcement.

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Ansell Maximilian β€’

Good luck everyone!

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Mohamed Nizzad β€’

It's quite interesting and I hope to make a submission. Thank you for hosting this Challenge

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Vivien Ogoun β€’

I submitted my project πŸš€ Preview environments deployed from GitHub PRs using Pulumi + Node.js! Would love your thoughts πŸ™Œ

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