AI Assistance: Utilize ChatGPT or Claude to generate project ideas, refine problem statements, or outline user personas.

Documentation: Use Google Docs or Notion to structure your notes and assign tasks.

Brainstorming & Diagramming: Use Excalidraw or Miro to quickly sketch out user flows, system architectures, and concepts.

UI/UX Design: Create mockups and wireframes with Figma.

Version Control (Required): Set up a repository on GitHub early to collaborate on code and manage versioning smoothly.

Code Editors: Download VS Code or Cursor for collaborative development.

Development IDEs:

• Web & Desktop: VS Code, Cursor

• Mobile: Android Studio or Xcode

AI Coding Assistants: Leverage GitHub Copilot or Claude to accelerate your coding workflow (don't forget to disclose AI usage in your Devpost write-up!).

Backend & APIs: Consider using free tiers on Firebase, Supabase, or Render for quick backend setup.

API Testing: Test REST and GraphQL endpoints using Postman.

Browser Developer Tools: Utilize Chrome/Firefox DevTools for frontend debugging and console inspection.

Emulators: Test mobile responsiveness using Android Studio Emulators or iOS Simulators.

Slide Decks: Design your presentation using Google Slides or Canva. (Remember: Your slide deck link must be exported as a PDF on Google Drive).

Screen Recording: Record your 3–5 minute pitch video using OBS Studio or Loom.

Video Editing: Edit your project demo using CapCut or DaVinci Resolve.

Video & Project Hosting: Upload your pitch video to YouTube or Google Drive.

Project Submission (Required): Complete your submission form on Devpost before Sunday, October 25 at 6:00 PM EST.