
Competition
Dev War - Code, Compete & Conquer
Are you ready to put your coding skills to the ultimate test? Dev War is a high-stakes coding challenge where developers battle it out to build the best software solution within a limited time. Compete against fellow software engineers, showcase your creativity, and prove your technical prowess.
Social proof
Dev War on the floor
Photos from previous Hustlers Conference competitions. The same arenas return for Thrive Summit 2027.

Dev War floor: laptops open, clocks running.

Build sprints with mentors nearby when it gets hard.

Winners crowned after shipping under the clock.
Rewards
Prizes
Prize amounts to be decided. Details will be announced closer to Thrive Summit 2027.
Evaluation
Judging Criteria
Teams will be evaluated based on the following:
UI/UX Design & Presentation (20%)
Performance & Functionality (40%)
Design & Implementation (25%)
Technical Complexity (15%)
Important note
The application we will be building will include collection of payments with the Fapshi APIs. Do well to create an account on fapshi.com before the day of the competition.
Important rule
Open-source codes/materials will NOT be permitted. All work must be original!
Eligibility
Who can Participate
- Teams must register for the Thrive Summit Competition (registration coming soon)
- Registration fee: to be decided
- Each team member must have a working computer
- Must have all necessary software installed before the competition
Coming soon
Think you have what it takes to win?
Competition registration is coming soon for March 2027.