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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!