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Congrats to the Google I/O 2026 Writing Challenge Winners!
Jess Lee
for The DEV Team
Posted on Jun 11
Congrats to the Google I/O 2026 Writing Challenge Winners!
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# googleiochallenge
Deep dives into AppFunctions and AI agents
We are so excited to announce the winners of the Google I/O 2026 Writing Challenge !
We asked you to explore the announcements from Google I/O 2026 and share your thoughts and firsthand takes. Wow, you delivered. The quality and depth of submissions genuinely impressed our team. From hands-on walkthroughs to bold opinions on what the announcements really mean for developers, the entries were thoughtful, original, and packed with insight.
Thank you to everyone who participated. Your writing helps make this community one of the best places on the internet to learn what's actually happening in tech.
Now, let's celebrate our five winners! 🎉
🏆 Congratulations To…
The Sleeper Announcement from Google I/O 2026 That Will Change How We Think About Apps
Google I/O Writing Challenge Submission
Vrushali
Vrushali
Vrushali
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May 24
The Sleeper Announcement from Google I/O 2026 That Will Change How We Think About Apps
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# android
# kotlin
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@vrushali_dev_15 wrote a standout deep-dive into AppFunctions — Android's new API for exposing app capabilities directly to AI agents. With 10 years of Android experience behind the lens, this post goes far beyond the surface announcement to map out the full architectural shift this signals and what developers should be thinking about right now, even before shipping a single AppFunction.
I gave Gemini 3.5 Flash a CVE-fix PR to review. It found another bug in the same file.
Google I/O Writing Challenge Submission
Vicente Junior
Vicente Junior
Vicente Junior
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May 22
I gave Gemini 3.5 Flash a CVE-fix PR to review. It found another bug in the same file.
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# devchallenge
# ai
# gemini
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@vicente_junior_dev did something rare: actually tested the thing. Running Gemini 3.5 Flash across 3 real production PRs, including a CVE fix, the post documents what the model caught. Grounded, honest, and exactly the kind of first-person experimentation we love to see.
Google Is Killing Gemini CLI on June 18. Here Is What to Do Before Then
Google I/O Writing Challenge Submission
Laurina Ayarah
Laurina Ay
The roast
Your 'idea' is essentially a blog recapping Google I/O announcements. The market for content is saturated, especially for tech news, and you're entering with no unique angle or monetization strategy. The reliance on ad revenue (q7=ads) for a niche blog is a classic recipe for failure, as it hinges on massive traffic that's unlikely given your solo founder status (q13=solo) and no funding (q14=no_funding). Are you ready to compete with established tech news giants for ad dollars? The lack of a clear moat (q11=none) and the general audience target (q5=general) spells doom before you even start. Frankly, this is a hobby project masquerading as a startup.
Red flags
- No unique value proposition
- Unsustainable ad-based revenue model
- Solo founder with no funding
Verdict
This isn't a startup; it's a blog with delusions of grandeur and zero competitive edge.
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