Gen-A-Island

Ahoy, ye code-hungry scallywags!

Prepare to set sail to Gen-A-Island, where the finest treasure be the efficiency of the sharpest minds in the digital seas!

Hoist yer code flags high, ye daring devs, and show ye worth in the perilous waters of ad tech!

Can ye automate the riggin', or be ye doomed to scrub the decks like a landlubber? Only the cleverest pirate will haul in the grand prize – a gleamin' Nintendo Switch!

Nintendo Switch

Arrr, the clock’s tickin’ – yer adventure awaits!

Quest 1 - 20 points max

Patch Perfect

Usin' GenAI, track down 'n fix a bug that's been lurkin' in the shadows o' the GumGum ecosystem, previously unknown to all. Extra booty if ye can prove it be impactin' production!

Documentation

Quest 2 - 10 points max

Shipshape Scrolls

Use GenAI to make some documentation shipshape – be it a better README, a grand overview, or anythin' that'll make a fellow sailor's life easier!

Quest 3 - 10 points max

Pull Request Plunder

Have GenAI review an open pull request and offer suggestions fer makin' the code sharper, the structure stronger, or the test coverage more seaworthy!

Frontend

Quest 4 - 15 points max

Smooth Sailing on all Screen Sizes

Use GenAI to make this website ship shape for all screen sizes!

Here ye'll find the repository - submit a PR!

Quest 5 - 10 points max

Random Request Rodeo

Show us a random request from a mate [colleague] ye got in the past few moons, and how ye used GenAI to get the job done with barely liftin' a finger!

Backend

Quest 6 - 50 points max (plus bonus)

The Mock Data Mutiny

Instead of raidin' the production DB for yer data, use GenAI to conjure up a sample data set for an application ye work on!

Earn an extra 100 points if ye can get the Ad Exchange up and runnin' in under 20 seconds on a Macbook Pro.

Quest 7 - 30 points max

Forge a Better Hull

Use GenAI to spy out a clever refactor or architecture upgrade that'll make yer system easier to navigate and faster to improve. Make it shipshape so the whole crew can work like the wind!

Quest 8 - 20 points max

Trim the
Sails

Use GenAI to whip up a PR that clears out the clutter from yer code without alterin' its course. Make it leaner, faster, and fit for smoother sailin' on the high seas!

Devex

Quest 9 - 10 points max

Dev-olution

Upgrade yer dev environment with GenAI tools to make yer work smoother and faster. Share the changes that made yer daily coding easier and more efficient, like a true tech-savvy buccaneer!

Quest 10 - 15 points max

Fortify the Ship

Put GenAI to work bolstering the defenses of a GumGum app or system! Strengthen the code against scallywags and intruders, makin’ sure yer treasure stays safe and sound on the digital high seas!

Data

Quest 11 - 20 points max

Model Makeover

Set GenAI on yer data model to uncover ways to streamline or improve it. Find a simpler path through the data, makin' it as clear and effective as a well-drawn treasure map!

Documentation

Quest 12 - 30 points max

Picture Perfect

Use GenAI to create a clear visualization of a complex system, like a map of treacherous waters. Help yer crew see the whole picture so they can navigate with ease and avoid rocky shores!

Quest 13 - 100 points max

Task Terminator

Lend a hand to a mate in design or ad ops by settin' up a GenAI agent that lightens their load. Make their daily tasks smoother, like a trusty parrot on the shoulder!


Quest 14 - 20 points max

Speed Seeker

Unleash GenAI to spot a change that'll give yer system a mighty boost in performance. Whether it’s an app, UI, or pipeline, make it sail faster than a ship on a strong wind!

Quest 15 - 10 points max

Hands-Free Fix

Aye, got a bug or small update? Use GenAI to tackle it hands-free! Show how ye implement and prep it for review without liftin' a single finger to write code yerself!


Quest 16 - 25 points max

Gen-ai Face-Off

Pit two or more GenAI tools against each other on the same task! Compare their solutions, weigh their strengths, and tell us which AI emerges as the true champion of the high seas!

Quest 17 - 20 points max

Zero to Hero

Launch a new project from the ground up with GenAI as yer trusty first mate! Show how it helps ye at every step, from planning and coding to testing and final touches on the open seas!


Documentation

Quest 18 - 10 points max

Comment Catalyst

Set GenAI to work addin' or improvin' inline comments across the codebase, makin' the logic clear as day. Help future shipmates navigate the code with ease, like a map through uncharted waters!

Quest 19 - 20 points max

Meeting Mutiny

Use GenAI to dive into past meeting transcripts, cuttin' through the chatter to find ways to reduce needless gatherings, and creatin' streamlined agendas to keep future meetings swift and on course!

Documentation

Quest 20 - 20 points max

Captain's Log

Set GenAI to the task of summarizing or updating Confluence docs, highlighting key changes and their impact after each release. Keep the crew informed with a clear log of the ship’s progress!

Data

Quest 21 - 10 points max

The Query Cutlass

Let GenAI slice through yer SQL query-writing chores, generating efficient database queries in no time. Save yerself time and get the data ye need, faster than a pirate drawin’ his cutlass!


Data

Quest 22 - 15 points max

Measure twice, Cut Once

Transform a manual calculation into an automated Looker measure with GenAI’s help! Gain back time and let Looker provide the insights ye need with ease!

Quest 23 - 20 points max

Automated Airflow Adventure

Set GenAI to craft an Airflow DAG that automates a repetitive task, streamlining yer workflow like a well-oiled ship. Sit back as Airflow handles the heavy liftin' on yer behalf!

Quest 24 - 10 points max

Anchor Up to Airflow

Harness GenAI to migrate an old cron job into Airflow, movin' from legacy schedulers to smoother, modern seas. Ensure yer tasks run like clockwork on the breeze of Airflow's wings!


Quest 25 - 20 points max

Big Red Button


Use GenAI to build a Streamlit app that simplifies a task ye tackle regularly. Make it smooth, efficient, and as easy as hoistin' the sails on a fair wind!



Quest 26 - 15 points max

The Bottleneck Bounty

Deploy GenAI to scour Jira tickets, unearthing insights on bottlenecks and trouble spots in the tech stack. Discover hidden gems to help the crew sail faster and tackle challenges head-on!

Quest 27 - 30 points max

Hunt for Hidden Doubloons

Send GenAI on a treasure hunt through company repos to find duplicated efforts on shared data or services. Uncover where collaboration or data-sharing could boost efficiency and save the company’s gold!

Quest 28 - 30 points max

Gen-ai Framework Upgrader

Harness GenAI to tackle a full-scale upgrade of a language or framework across the entire repo. Modernize the codebase with ease and bring every file up to the latest standards!

Quest 29 - 50 points max

The Tech Debt Killer

Enlist GenAI to replace outdated tech with a modern solution—like switchin' Credstash to Secrets Manager. Future-proof yer system and keep it shipshape for the voyages ahead!

Quest 30 - 30 points max

Worth a Shot



Put GenAI to the task of reviewing recent support issues and failures, findin' an easy fix that makes a big difference. Implement the solution and keep the ship runnin' smooth!

Quest 31 - 20 points max

Terraform the Untamed

With GenAI as yer crewmate, terraform a resource that’s never been managed before—be it CloudWatch alerts, database tables, or even yer grocery list! Build the Terraform repo in record time!

Devex

Quest 32 - 10 points max

Commitment Issues



Test out GenAI tools to automate yer git commit messages based on code changes. Compare their style, accuracy, and usefulness—find the best AI scribe to log yer work like a true buccaneer!