How To Win Atlassian Codegeist (from the 2024 winners)
Atlassian Codegeist 2024 brought together some of the brightest minds in the ecosystem, challenging developers to build innovative apps that solve real-world problems. We had the incredible opportunity to sit down with this year’s first-place winners to discuss their projects, the challenges they faced, and their best tips for future participants.
🚀 Meet the Winners
Julian Wolf - Runbook Rabbit (First-Place High Velocity Service Management)
Technical Coordinator at Seibert Media
Julian developed Runbook Rabbit, an app that automatically generates runbooks alongside Jira issues, offering instant guidance to users. His goal? Reduce the time wasted explaining APIs and procedures by providing dynamic, contextual documentation.
Stepan Fedortsiv & Halyna Kudlak - Campaign Analyzer (First-Place Executive Strategy & Planning)
CPO & Marketing Lead at SaaSJet
Stepan and Halyna built Campaign Analyzer, a tool that syncs Jira tasks with Google Analytics to help marketers measure campaign effectiveness. Their app bridges the gap between effort and results, providing a clear view of how much work goes into successful campaigns.
Vasyl Chyzh - Compass Whiteboard (First-Place Developer Productivity)
Software Developer
Vasyl tackled the challenge of visualizing dependencies with Compass Whiteboard, a visual tracker for Atlassian Compass. His app enables teams to manage complex service architectures with interactive, drag-and-drop visuals.
Jack Graves - Capable Images for Confluence (First-Place Teamwork Foundations)
Founder & CEO of Capable
Jack's app, Capable Images for Confluence, provides a centralized image library, allowing users to store, manage, and reuse assets effortlessly within Confluence. It solves the common problem of scattered images across different storage platforms.
🔥 Noteworthy Non-Winning Submissions
While not every great app could win, these projects stood out for their innovation:
Better Email Notifications for Confluence
Recommended by: Julian Wolf
What it does: This app enhances Confluence notifications by using AI-powered email summaries with custom branding. It helps users quickly grasp essential updates without being overwhelmed by lengthy notifications.
Mini Kanban for Confluence
Recommended by: Stepan Fedortsiv
What it does: A lightweight Kanban board designed for tracking initiatives in Confluence. This tool makes it easier to manage cross-departmental workflows without needing a separate Jira board.
Pipeline Optimizer by Planline
Recommended by: Vasyl Chyzh
What it does: This app optimizes CI/CD pipelines by reducing test execution time, allowing teams to accelerate deployment cycles and improve development efficiency.
Visual Backlog for Jira
Recommended by: Jack Graves
What it does: A dependency visualization tool for Jira backlog management, helping teams understand issue dependencies at a glance and avoid bottlenecks.
🎯 Expert Tips for Future Codegeist Participants
💡 Solve a Real Problem
The best apps come from challenges that you or your customers actually face. If you identify a genuine problem that needs solving, your app will not only be useful but also more likely to succeed in the marketplace.
💡 Keep It Simple
Build an MVP and focus on solving the core problem instead of adding too many features. A well-executed, focused idea is often more effective than a complex solution that tries to do everything.
💡 Presentation Matters
A clear submission page, engaging video, and high-quality screenshots will significantly improve your chances. Judges and users should be able to quickly understand what your app does and why it matters. Consider making a short, well-edited video demonstration.
💡 Plan Your Time Wisely
Work in phases to avoid last-minute stress and ensure you meet the deadline. Breaking development into manageable stages allows you to refine your project without a rushed submission.
💡 Leverage AI & Innovation
Adding Atlassian Rovo or AI automation can help your project stand out. AI-powered features can enhance user experience and make your app more powerful, while also aligning with Atlassian’s future roadmap.
💡 Have Fun!
Hackathons are a great way to experiment, be creative, and enjoy the process. Beyond winning, it’s about learning new skills, connecting with other developers, and building something meaningful.
🏆 Final Thoughts
Codegeist 2024 was a testament to the incredible talent in the Atlassian community. Whether you’re an experienced developer or a newcomer, the competition offers a fantastic opportunity to build something meaningful, gain recognition, and contribute to the ecosystem.
🚀 What was your favorite project from Codegeist 2024? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
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