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Google for Developers @developers.google.com · 11h

✨ Smooth code, strong coffee, and minimal bugs.

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Google for Developers @developers.google.com · 16h

Got an idea for an AI-powered web app or Chrome extension? 💡

Enter the Google Chrome Built-in AI Challenge 2025 for a chance to win from the $70,000 prize pool. Build using Chrome’s new built-in AI APIs and show what you can create.

Submissions close Oct 31 at 11:45pm PT → goo.gle/47hZZQM

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Google for Developers @developers.google.com · 1d

💻 Connect your terminal to your entire workflow with Gemini CLI extensions.

Explore an open ecosystem of integrations from Google, Stripe, MongoDB, and more, or use our guides to build your own and automate complex tasks.

Explore the ecosystem ➡️ goo.gle/3IXF4ZV

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Google for Developers @developers.google.com · 1d

Level up your AI dev workflow with context-aware assistance ⚡️

The new Genkit Extension for Gemini CLI brings intelligent code generation, debugging, and best practices guidance directly into your command line.

See how it helps you build smarter AI apps → goo.gle/4nNmrr4

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Google for Developers @developers.google.com · 2d

Laptop for flexibility, desktop for power, and mobile for on-the-go access. What's your go-to?

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Google for Developers @developers.google.com · 2d

git rebase -i: Because your commit history deserves to look as good as your code. ✨

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Google for Developers @developers.google.com · 3d

The biggest community-driven tech tour is back. 🤩 Get ready to connect, get insights from Google experts, and build with fellow devs at #DevFest. Find your local event → goo.gle/devfest-2025

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Google for Developers @developers.google.com · 3d

Error 404: Social battery not found. 😅

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Google for Developers @developers.google.com · 6d

Big updates for Jules, the async coding agent that works wherever you do → jules.google

💻 Integrate Jules into your local development loop with Jules Tools
🔌 Build on top of Jules with the new Public API for custom workflows
🔒 More control with simpler environment setup and variable management

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Google for Developers @developers.google.com · 6d

It's October 3rd. Drop an emoji for how you are celebrating:

🧡 coding to the new album
🐞 endlessly de-bugging, the limit does not exist
🎅🏽 coding hard, you go Glen Coco
🎀 wearing pink
😴 taking a quick nap after waiting for the album drop
🎤 showing up with the on-stage presence of a showgirl

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Google for Developers @developers.google.com · 7d

☁️ Cloud Run-athon – Ends Nov 10 → Coming soon

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Google for Developers @developers.google.com · 7d

🤖 Google Chrome Built-in AI Challenge 2025 – Ends Oct 31 at 11:45pm PT: googlechromeai2025.devpost.com

Google Chrome Built-in AI Challenge 2025

Innovate with Intelligence: Build the Future of the Web with Gemini Nano and Chrome AI.

googlechromeai2025.devpost.com

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Google for Developers @developers.google.com · 7d

⚡️ AI Accelerate Hackathon – Ends Oct 24 at 2pm PT: ai-accelerate.devpost.com

AI Accelerate: Unlocking New Frontiers

Unlocking New Frontiers: A Multi-Partner Google Cloud Hackathon

ai-accelerate.devpost.com

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Google for Developers @developers.google.com · 7d

🌐 Baseline Tooling Hackathon – Ends Oct 6 at 5pm PT: baseline.devpost.com

Baseline Tooling Hackathon

Accelerate availability of modern web features

baseline.devpost.com

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Google for Developers @developers.google.com · 7d

🛠 Build, test, create: Your fall hackathon lineup is ready 🧵

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A promotional poster for the "Cloud Run Hackathon" features a blue sky background with several metallic, liquid-like cloud shapes and thin white outline accents. Large white text in the center reads "CLOUD RUN HACKATHON," with "SUBMIT BY November 10th" below it. At the bottom, text indicates "$50,000 IN PRIZES," followed by smaller print: "SOME COUNTRIES / TERRITORIES EXCLUDED. ABOVE LEGAL AGE OF MAJORITY IN COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE."

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Google for Developers @developers.google.com · 7d

Want more players and smarter growth? 🎮 Google Play Games Level Up helps devs connect, optimize, and track performance. → goo.gle/477hfrO

👾 Engage players with the “You” tab
⚡ Reach new audiences with boosts
📊 Reporting tools coming soon

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Google for Developers @developers.google.com · 8d

👻✨ Have you checked out Genkit’s Dev UI for @golang.org yet? It’s scary good for testing, debugging, and experimenting with your AI calls. Run it locally to adjust prompts and parameters without building a custom interface.

Explore the docs → goo.gle/3Wk4fZK