The first-ever JS AI Build-a-thon by Microsoft wrapped up in June 2025, empowering JavaScript and TypeScript developers to build real-world AI apps. From GenAI prototypes to intelligent agents, participants learned, shipped projects, and earned badges. Stay tuned for Build-a-thon v2! Unique :
JS AI Build-a-thon: June 2025 Wrap-Up
After weeks of intense coding and learning, the first-ever JS AI Build-a-thon has officially wrapped up! This wasn’t just another hackathon. JavaScript and TypeScript developers worldwide dove deep into AI, building real-world projects from scratch. Whether you started early or joined late, you created something meaningful—and that’s a huge win.
What’s New in This Build-a-thon?
This event took participants on a hands-on journey through cutting-edge AI concepts. From local GenAI prototyping with GitHub models to deploying full production-ready AI apps, the Build-a-thon covered it all. Developers explored intelligent agents, chat UIs, and context-aware AI features, pushing the limits of JavaScript in AI development.
“You didn’t just follow tutorials — you shipped features, connected services, and created working AI experiences.”
Major Updates & Learning Quests
The Build-a-thon featured nine exciting quests, each focusing on a key AI skill:
- Build your first GenAI app locally using GitHub Models.
- Deploy AI prototypes to Azure AI Foundry.
- Create chat interfaces with Vite and Lit.
- Enhance apps with Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG).
- Add memory and context to AI apps.
- Build AI agents with Azure AI Foundry.
- Equip agents with tools from MCP servers.
- Integrate real-time search using Bing.
- Launch full-stack AI projects using templates.
All quests were designed for flexible learning, letting developers progress at their own pace. Plus, the community stayed active on Discord, sharing ideas and support.
Project Submission & Participation Badge
Quest 9 was the grand finale, where participants customized templates and submitted their projects. The original deadline was June 30, but submissions are open until Friday, giving everyone extra time to claim their badge.
“We celebrate your learning and commitment to upskilling in AI with JavaScript/TypeScript.”
Don’t forget to submit the participation form to earn your custom badge and join the growing community of AI builders.
What’s Next for JS AI Build-a-thon?
The excitement doesn’t stop here. Plans for JS AI Build-a-thon v2 are already underway. Expect local Foundry environments, advanced RAG with vector databases, and more sophisticated agent patterns using remote MCPs. Feedback from this event will shape the next iteration, so your voice matters!
Meanwhile, keep your JavaScript + AI toolkit sharp with Microsoft’s developer resources and generative AI guides.
Final Thoughts
This Build-a-thon proved the power of learning by doing. Developers didn’t just read or watch—they built, shipped, and innovated. The future of AI in JavaScript looks bright, and the community is just getting started.
Bookmark the repo, join the Azure AI Foundry Discord, and keep building amazing AI projects. Until next time—keep coding, keep shipping!
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