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 it 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: $1,000 USD 6-month DEV++ membership Exclusive DEV Badge A gift from the DEV Shop 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 Static Website Templates AWS with Pulumi Azure with Pulumi Google Cloud with Pulumi Pulumi ESC Pulumi ESC Documentation ESC Languages & SDKs ESC SDK Launch Blog Pulumi and GitHub Pulumi Automation Automation API Getting Started IAC Recommended Practices with Automation API GitHub Provider Documentation 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!

Mar 26, 2025 - 14:41

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 it 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:

$1,000 USD
6-month DEV++ membership
Exclusive DEV Badge
A gift from the DEV Shop

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.