AppWorld LATAM 2026 - "Write Your First iRule" Contest
Este anuncio ha sido actualizado para incluir una traducción al español. Puede encontrar las instrucciones en español al final de la publicación. The iRules from Las Vegas and Berlin showcased incredible expertise. For this third iRules Contest, we're shifting focus to encouragement and education for the theme: "Write Your First iRule" Community Contest. We're challenging DevCentral community members attending AppWorld LATAM 2026 to design and build an iRule in a welcoming environment. Whether you are a first time iRules writer, or finding your footing, we can't wait to see what you create. (And don’t worry, it doesn't have to be your literal first iRule ever. It's the spirit of trying something new that counts.) The Challenge Plan out and write an iRule that tackles a use-case for BIG-IP's capabilities. You can: Create a new iRule Reimagine existing codeshare iRules from DevCentral Adapt a 20-lines-or-less iRule from the GitHub iRules Toolbox We value your fresh perspective and newer eyes. As this is a learning opportunity, we also encourage having fun with it. Prizes The submissions will be judged for category awards. All participants receive an exclusive contest t-shirt. Place Prize Category Awards $200/each Technical Excellence Award $500 Participation t-shirt What Makes for a Winning Entry? The 100-point scale judging criteria for submissions is defined below across four categories: Technical Excellence (25 points) Is it well-built and production ready? Consider Works correctly Performance-conscious (efficient, minimal resource impact) Follows security best practices Clean, readable code User Impact (25 points) Would you and other users actually use this? Consider: Solves a real operational problem or technical need need Practical applicability and potential adoption Clear business value Thorough documentation Innovation & Creativity (25 points) Does this solution show original thinking? Consider: Fresh perspective on common challenges Unique approach solving a modern problem Does it inspire collaboration and progress? Theme & Alignment (25 points) Does this iRule reflect your learnings from AppWorld LATAM 2026 and community resources? Consider: Applying the knowledge and skills you've learned Approachable to other new iRules writers Shows your effort to try something new to you Important Dates Contest Opens: June 8th, 2026 at 12:00am Pacific Time Submission Deadline: July 31st, 2026 at 11:59pm Pacific Time Winners Announced: August 14th, 2026 How to Enter The contest is open to all F5 partners, customers, and DevCentral members registered for and in attendance at the contest at AppWorld LATAM 2026, except as described in the Official Rules. Please see the Official Rules for complete terms, including conditions for participation and eligibility. Sign up for DevCentral and join the Community Contests group. Find Hannah or Buu at the Community area if you need any assistance. Build and submit before 11:59pm Pacific Time JULY 31, 2026. Edit your draft entry as much as you like, but once you submit, that’s what we’ll review. Here an example entry pinned at the top of the Contest Entries page you should follow. Make sure to add these tags to your entry: "appworld 2026", "latam", and "irules" as shown on that example. IMPORTANT - You need to join the Contests group to submit your entry. New to iRules? Perfect! We welcome participants at all skill levels. If you’re just getting started, check out our Getting Started with iRules: Basic Concepts guide. This contest is a great opportunity to learn by doing. Feel free to bring your favorite colleagues and AI buddies to help craft your entry. Final Thoughts Post any and all of your contest-related questions in comments below. The iRules Contest has a rich history of surfacing creative solutions from the community. Approaching problems differently inspires some of the best ideas we've seen. We're looking forward to seeing and celebrating what you build. Learn it. Build it. Share it. See you at AppWorld LATAM 2026! AppWorld LATAM 2026 - Concurso “Escribe tu Primer iRule” ¡Hola querida comunidad! El Concurso de iRules está de regreso, con un nuevo estilo. Los iRules de Las Vegas y Berlín demostraron una experiencia increíble. Para este tercer Concurso de iRules, cambiaremos el enfoque hacia el estímulo y la educación con el tema: Concurso Comunitario “Escribe tu Primer iRule”. Estamos desafiando a los miembros de la comunidad DevCentral que asistan a AppWorld LATAM 2026 a diseñar y construir un iRule en un entorno acogedor. Ya sea que estés escribiendo un iRule por primera vez, o apenas estés encontrando tu ritmo, no podemos esperar a ver lo que crees. (Y no te preocupes, no tiene que ser literalmente tu primer iRule. Lo que cuenta es el espíritu de intentar algo nuevo.) El Desafío Planea y escribe un iRule que aborde un caso de uso de las capacidades de BIG-IP. Puedes: Crear un nuevo iRule Reimaginar los iRules existentes del codeshare de DevCentral Adaptar un iRule de 20 líneas o menos del GitHub iRules Toolbox Valoramos tu perspectiva fresca y tu mirada renovada. Como es una oportunidad de aprendizaje, también te animamos a divertirte con ello. Premios Las presentaciones serán evaluadas para los premios por categoría. Todos los participantes reciben una camiseta exclusiva del concurso. Puesto Premio Premios por Categoría $200/cada uno Premio a la Excelencia Técnica $500 Participación camiseta ¿Qué Hace a una Entrada Ganadora? Los criterios de evaluación de 100 puntos para las presentaciones se definen a continuación en cuatro categorías: Excelencia Técnica (25 puntos) ¿Está bien construido y listo para producción? Considera: Funciona correctamente Consciente del rendimiento (eficiente, impacto mínimo en recursos) Sigue las mejores prácticas de seguridad Código limpio y legible Impacto en el Usuario (25 puntos) ¿Tú y otros usuarios realmente lo usarían? Considera: Resuelve un problema operativo real o una necesidad técnica Aplicabilidad práctica y potencial de adopción Valor de negocio claro Documentación exhaustiva Innovación y Creatividad (25 puntos) ¿Esta solución muestra un pensamiento original? Considera: Perspectiva fresca sobre desafíos comunes Enfoque único para resolver un problema moderno ¿Inspira colaboración y progreso? Tema y Alineación (25 puntos) ¿Este iRule refleja tu aprendizaje de AppWorld LATAM 2026 y de los recursos de la comunidad? Considera: Aplicar el conocimiento y las habilidades que has aprendido Accesible para otros nuevos escritores de iRules Demuestra tu esfuerzo por intentar algo nuevo para ti Fechas Importantes Apertura del Concurso: 8 de junio de 2026 a las 12:00 a.m. Hora del Pacífico Fecha Límite de Presentación: 31 de julio de 2026 a las 11:59 p.m. Hora del Pacífico Anuncio de Ganadores: 14 de agosto de 2026 Cómo Participar El concurso está abierto a todos los socios y clientes de F5, y miembros de DevCentral que estén registrados y asistan al concurso en AppWorld LATAM 2026, excepto como se describe en las Reglas Oficiales. Por favor consulta las Reglas Oficiales para los términos completos, incluidas las condiciones de participación y elegibilidad. Regístrate en DevCentral y únete al grupo Community Contests. Busca a Hannah o Buu en el área de la Comunidad si necesitas ayuda. Construye y envía antes de las 11:59 p.m. Hora del Pacífico del 31 de JULIO de 2026. Edita tu borrador tanto como quieras, pero una vez que lo envíes, eso es lo que revisaremos. Aquí tienes un ejemplo de entrada anclado al inicio de la página de Contest Entries que deberías seguir. Asegúrate de agregar estas etiquetas a tu entrada: “appworld 2026”, “latam” e “irules” como se muestra en ese ejemplo. IMPORTANTE - Necesitas unirte al grupo Contests para enviar tu entrada. ¿Nuevo en iRules? ¡Perfecto! Damos la bienvenida a participantes de todos los niveles de habilidad. Si recién estás comenzando, consulta nuestra guía Getting Started with iRules: Basic Concepts. Este concurso es una gran oportunidad para aprender haciendo. Siéntete libre de traer a tus colegas favoritos y a tus compañeros de IA para ayudarte a crear tu entrada. Reflexiones Finales Publica todas tus preguntas relacionadas con el concurso en los comentarios a continuación. El Concurso de iRules tiene una rica historia de hacer emerger soluciones creativas desde la comunidad. Abordar los problemas de manera diferente inspira algunas de las mejores ideas que hemos visto. Esperamos con ansias ver y celebrar lo que construyas. Apréndelo. Constrúyelo. Compártelo.Win Big in Vegas: The iRules Contest is back with $5k on the line at AppWorld 2026
Hey there, community, iRules Contest here...did you miss me? Well I’m back in business, baby, in Vegas, no less! At AppWorld 2026, we’re challenging DevCentral community members in attendance to design and build innovative iRules that solve real-world problems, improve performance, and enhance customer experiences. Whether you’re a seasoned iRules veteran or just getting started, we can’t wait to see what you create. Note: participation in this edition of the iRules Contest is limited to AppWorld 2026 attendees. But fear not! We’re hitting the road this year as well. The Challenge Plan out and write an iRule that go beyond BIG-IP’s built-in capabilities. Think of the future: the possibilities are wide open. We’ll drop a couple hints leading up to the event, and you’ll have a final hint in your registration swag bag, so keep your eyes peeled. There might even be a hint in an iRules related article to release this week, who knows? $5,000 to the Grand Prize Winner -- Are You In? Total prize money is $10,000, with the other $5,000 distributed across 2nd place, 3rd place, and five category awards. Place Prize Grand Prize $5,000 2nd Place $2,500 3rd Place $1,000 Five Category Awards $300/ea What Makes for a Winning Entry? The 100-point scale judging criteria for submissions is defined below across five categories: Innovation & Creativity (25 points) Does this solution show original thinking? Consider: Novel use of iRule features or creative problem-solving Fresh perspective on common challenges Unique approach that stands out from typical solutions Business Impact (20 points) Would customers actually use this? Consider: Solves a real operational problem or customer need Practical applicability and potential adoption Clear business value Technical Excellence (25 points) Is it well-built and production-ready? Consider: Works correctly and handles edge cases Performance-conscious (efficient, minimal resource impact) Follows security best practices Clean, readable code Theme & Requirements Alignment (20 points) Does it address the contest theme using required technologies (to be announced at the event)? Consider: Relevance to the specified theme Effective use of required technology How well the chosen technology fits the solution Presentation (10 points) Can you understand what it does and why it matters? Consider: Clear explanation of the problem and solution Quality of demo or presentation Documentation sufficient to implement Important Dates Contest Opens: 6:00PM Pacific Time MARCH 10, 2026 Submission Deadline: 11:59PM Pacific Time MARCH 10, 2026 Winners Announced: MARCH 12, 2026 during general sessions How to Enter Register for AppWorld 2026 — You must be a registered attendee Register for the Contest — Registration will open on the AppWorld event app soon. The contest is open to all f5 partners, customers, and DevCentral members registered for and in attendance at the contest MARCH 10, 2026 at F5 AppWorld 2026, except as described in the Official Rules. Please see the Official Rules for complete terms, including conditions for participation and eligibility. Build and submit — During the 6-hour window on contest night before 11:59PM. Edit your draft entry as much as you like, but once you submit, that’s what we’ll review. There is an example entry pinned at the top of the Contest Entries page you should follow. Make sure to add these tags to your entry: "appworld 2026", "vegas", and "irules" as shown on that example. This contest is BYOD. Bring your own device to develop and submit your iRules submission. However, a lab environment in our UDF platform will be provided if you need a development environment to test your code against. New to iRules? No problem. We welcome participants at all skill levels. If you’re just getting started, check out our Getting Started with iRules: Basic Concepts guide. This contest is a great opportunity to learn by doing. Also, feel free to bring your favorite AI buddy with you to help craft your entry. The goal is innovation and impact, not syntax expertise. Questions? Post any and all of your contest-related questions to the pinned thread in the Contests group on DevCentral. We’ll monitor, but allow for a business day to receive a response leading up to AppWorld. The iRules Contest has a history of surfacing creative solutions from the community. Some of the best ideas we’ve seen came from people who approached problems differently, and we’re looking forward to seeing what you build this year. Register. Prepare. Compete. See you at AppWorld!
