5 Tips to Win Your First BuildRace Competition

Ready to compete in your first BuildRace? Here are five proven strategies from our top performers. ## 1. Read Requirements Carefully The #1 reason for low scores is missing requirements. Take 10-15 minutes to thoroughly understand what's being asked before writing any code. ## 2. Start with a Working MVP Get something functional first, then iterate. Judges value working solutions over incomplete ambitious attempts. ## 3. Use AI Tools Wisely AI can accelerate your development, but don't rely on it blindly. Always review and understand the code it generates. ## 4. Test Early and Often Set up your testing framework early. Automated tests not only improve your score but catch issues before submission. ## 5. Document Your Approach Clear README files and code comments show professionalism and make your solution stand out to both automated scoring and human reviewers.