Developer Writing Contest

We're inviting .NET engineers, developers, and technical writers
to join the IronPDF Developer Writing Challenge for a chance to
win $5,000 USD in cash.

Learn more about IronPDF

Practical tutorials using IronPDF (.NET, C#, Java, Python, Node.js).

Real-world case studies on how IronPDF solves PDF/document automation challenges.

Comparisons of IronPDF vs open-source or commercial alternatives (e.g., Aspose, QuestPDF, iText).

Thought leadership on PDF automation, compliance (PDF/A, PDF/UA), or developer productivity.

Or bring your own unique perspective as long as it highlights IronPDF

Publish your entry on your blog
or on one of these approved developer platforms:

bonus

Include a backlink to www.ironpdf.com

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Evaluation Criteria

Judged on technical accuracy, clarity, originality, and community impact.

Technical Accuracy

Correct and practical

Originality

Fresh perspective

Clarity & Structure

Clear explanations and formatting

Community Impact

Usefulness for developers

Bonus Points

Boost your chances of winning by:

Sharing your article on
LinkedIn, Twitter/X, or YouTube.

Tagging
@IronSoftware

Using the hashtags:
#IronPDF #CodingCommunity #DotNet #DevWritingChallenge

Publish your article on one of the
platforms above that includes the Bonus tag

Adding a link back to
your blog when sharing

Bonus Entry:
Add a YouTube video explaining your article or demoing your IronPDF project.

Prizes

Judging Panel

Your work will be reviewed by a panel of respected leaders in the developer ecosystem:

Jacob Mellor

Chief Technology Officer / OG Coder of IronPDF, Iron Software

Jacob leads the technical vision at Iron Software and originally built IronPDF, the company's flagship product. He is deeply involved in advancing .NET developer tools and mentoring the next generation of engineers.

Cameron Rimington

CEO / Founder, Iron Software

Cameron founded Iron Software in 2015 and has grown it into a global leader in developer libraries. He keeps a close eye on innovation and enjoys reading TechCrunch to follow the latest in startups and technology.

Milan Jovanovic

Microsoft MVP, Software Architect, and .NET authority

Milan is known as "The Solution Architecture Expert," helping teams design scalable applications. He shares his expertise widely through speaking, writing, and mentoring in the .NET community.

Jeff Fritz

Microsoft Principal Program Manager and tech educator

Jeff leads Microsoft's annual .NET Conf and is a trusted voice in the developer community. He's a skilled educator who can teach you just about anything about .NET Aspire and the broader .NET ecosystem.