Creative Community Challenge
Devs are more than just the code we write. This challenge is all about embracing self-expression. Give back to yourself by indulging in something just for fun. Share the art, music, poetry, sports, games, or other hobbies that spark your joy. We spend so much time grinding away on understanding things in the tech space. Let's make some space for the other parts of ourselves.
In this challenge, we encourage folks to spend time working on things that aren't necessarily code-specific or using code to improve other hobbies and outlets.
Read our Monthly Challenge Facilitators Handbook to learn how to handle tasks before and after challenges, as well as the technical guidelines.
Async Check-Ins Time
Fridays, 9:00 AM ET
Prompts
Below are previous prompts for our kick-off announcements and async check-ins.
Kick-Off Announcement 2024
It’s now December and that means it is time for the Creative Community Challenge!
We're encouraging you to spend time this month working on things that aren't necessarily code-specific or using code to improve other hobbies and outlets.
This month’s challenge will take place in #monthly-challenge. We'd love to see what you're doing, but you don't have to share your work if you don't want to.
You can check out the full challenge details [here](link to the monthly challenge page).
Read our blog post [here](link to the blog post)!
Kick-Off Announcement 2023
It’s a new month and that means a new monthly challenge! This month is Creative Community. You can check out full challenge details [here](link to the monthly challenge page) and post all your creative work in the #monthly-challenge channel!
Here’s more about the challenge: <link to the blog post>
Async Check-Ins 2024
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Week 1
Hey everyone! 👋✨
We’re three days into the Creative Community Challenge 🎉, and we’re so excited to see how you spend this month exploring creative outlets 🎨, learning something new 📚, or combining coding with your hobbies 🧩💻.
Here’s a little check-in to keep the momentum going:
💡 Have you started on a project yet, or are you still brainstorming?
🎯 What’s been inspiring you this week?
🤝 Need help or feedback on your idea? Feel free to share your progress in #monthly-challenge!
Remember, this challenge is all about enjoying the process ⭐—no pressure to share if you’re not ready 🤫, but we’d love to hear about your journey when you feel comfortable!
✨ Let’s make this a December to remember!
🎄 Happy creating, and have an amazing weekend ahead! 🥳🌈
_PS:_
_You can check out the full challenge details [here](link to the monthly challenge page)_
_Please read our blog post [here](link to the blog post)!_
Slack Channels
Slack channels that we use for the challenge:
#announcement- Kick-off announcement
#monthly-challenge- Challenge announcements
- Async check-ins
- Members' creations