2 days ago

🏆 You’ve Crossed the Finish Line — Thank You for Submitting!

The checkered flag is waving — you did it! 🏁

Now it’s time to pull into the paddock, grab some well-deserved rest, and enjoy the holidays while our judges take the wheel. They’ll be reviewing submissions, analyzing every feature and innovation like a race engineer breaking down telemetry data.

What’s next:

  • 🧩 Judging is underway — we’ll announce winners after the new year.

  • 💬 Stay connected in the Atlassian Developer Community for updates and post-race discussions.

  • 🎄 Take a breather — you’ve earned it.

Thank you for bringing your creativity, teamwork, and speed to the track this season. Enjoy

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6 days ago

Final call for submissions

There are only 3 days left to complete your submission for Codegeist x AWR.


10 days ago

⏰ Final Countdown — Cross the Finish Line!

The checkered flag is out — this is it! 🏁

Final tech inspection:

  • Demo video uploaded and linked

  • Installation link live for judges

  • App ID included

  • Category + bonus prizes selected

  • Devpost submission completed before Mon Dec 22 @ 10 a.m. PT

Once you hit “Submit,” you’ve crossed the finish line — congrats on an incredible race! 🏆

Celebrate your victory lap and share your final build in the Atlassian Developer Community.


17 days ago

🏁 Final Lap! Avoid the Last-Minute Pit Stop

The crowd’s on its feet — you’re entering the final lap. Every second counts.

🧩 Race to the line:

  • Run your final QA tests.

  • Confirm all required fields and video links.

  • Double-check your App ID and installation link.

  • Submit early — don’t risk a red-flag delay!

📅 Pro tip: Cross the finish line before the weekend for a smoother ride.
💬 Wave to your fellow racers in the Atlassian Developer Community.


24 days ago

🎥 Lights, Camera, Action — Show Your Fastest Lap

The cameras are on — time to show off your best lap! A clear, confident demo video can make your app shine like a podium finish.

📹 Video strategy:

  • Keep it under 5 minutes.

  • Explain your problem, solution, and impact.

  • Show your app in action — no pit-wall commentary needed.

  • Upload publicly to YouTube or Vimeo and link it in Devpost.

🧾 Submission checklist:

  • Installation link for judges.

  • App ID from Forge Developer Console.

  • Category + bonus prize selections.

💬 Do a test run with the community: Atlassian Developer Community.


about 1 month ago

🔗 Mid-Race Adjustments — Forge Deeper Connections

It’s the midpoint of the Grand Prix — time for a smart pit strategy. Tighten integrations and optimize your performance while keeping pace.

🔧 Integration focus:

  • Jira: Automate issue tracking.

  • Confluence: Surface insights in team spaces.

  • JSM: Smooth customer-support workflows.

  • Bitbucket / Compass: Keep your dev crew in sync.

📦 Remember: your app must use Forge and integrate with at least one Atlassian product.
💬 Get tuning advice from other teams in the Atlassian Developer Community.


about 1 month ago

⚡ Pit Stop Time — Refuel, Retune, and Refine

You’ve made your first few laps — now head into the pit lane for precision tuning. The smallest tweaks can make the biggest performance gains.

🏁 Pit checklist:

  • Test and fine-tune key features.

  • Polish your UI for smooth handling.

  • Write clear documentation for the judges.

  • Scope bonus-prize categories that align with your build.

🎥 Demo video tip: start storyboarding your 5-minute highlight reel — your version of an onboard lap video.
💬 Compare strategies in the Atlassian Developer Community.


about 1 month ago

🛠️ Prototype Week — Time for Your First Test Lap

You’ve set your strategy, now it’s time to hit the track. Test your code like a driver testing tire compounds — iterate fast, adjust faster.

🚀 Race objectives:

  • Get your prototype running on Forge.

  • Implement your app’s core feature.

  • Gather feedback from teammates — your pit crew.

📘 Resource spotlight: Forge Documentation

💬 Pit-lane support: Atlassian Developer Community


about 2 months ago

🧩 Plot Your Racing Line — Define the Problem, Design the Win

In Formula 1, a good driver finds the perfect line through each corner. Same goes here — precision matters!

This week’s pit strategy:

  • Define the core friction point your app will fix.

  • Explore Forge tutorials and example apps.

  • Plan your integration with Atlassian products.

  • Sketch your user flow or wireframes like your race diagram.

💡 Tip: Don’t oversteer — focus on impact and stability before speed.
💬 Share your early concepts in the Atlassian Developer Community.


about 2 months ago

🏎️ Start Your Engines – Time to Build Your Winning App

Welcome to Codegeist x AWR, where developers take the wheel! Just like the Williams Racing crew on race day, this is your moment to tune your systems, strategize your pit stops, and go full throttle toward innovation.

Here’s your race plan:

  • 🔧 Pick your category:

    • Apps for Software Teams

    • Apps for Business Teams

    • Apps for Specialized Industries

  • 🧠 Review the Forge platform and pick your Atlassian product (Jira, Confluence, JSM, Bitbucket, or Compass).

  • 🏗️ Set up your garage (dev environment) and make your first commit this week.

📅 Submission deadline: Mon Dec 22 @ 10 a.m. PT
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