DEV Community: The DEVengers

Stay Tuned on May 22 for the Gemma 4 Writing Challenge Post Featuring 4 DEVengers!

FrancisTRᴅᴇᴠ (っ◔◡◔)っ — Thu, 14 May 2026 22:25:54 +0000

We are happy to announce the first post that involves 4 people to tackle on the Gemma 4 challenge (Writing Portion), releasing on May 22! Here is what to expect!

Announcing the Gemma 4 Challenge

Jess Lee for The DEV Team

May 6

Join the Gemma 4 Challenge: $3,000 prize pool for TEN winners!

#devchallenge #gemmachallenge #gemma

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Collaboration on a Single Post

This submission involves 4 individuals that looked into Gemma 4 and sharing it to Dev.to on a single post! We can't wait to share our submission for the writing portion of Gemma 4!

Challenges...???

In the same submission post, there will be challenges for the reader. You will have to wait and see until that day comes! Note we can't afford awards. This is for fun!

Who are the DEVengers contributing to this Gemma 4 Writing Challenge?

FrancisTRᴅᴇᴠ (っ◔◡◔)っFollow

📚 Full-Stack Engineer 📚 "A Smooth Sea never made a Skilled Sailor" - Franklin D. Roosevelt

Konark SharmaFollow

I am software engineer who finds fun and creativity in Frontend. I would love to be a part of a team to help, develop and learn from new people and add my knowledge to the project.

Julien AvezouFollow

Builder | Software Engineer | Author of The Thinking Engineer Toolkit

Elmar ChavezFollow

Licensed civil engineer turned full stack developer building accessible, responsive web applications. I also review code in Frontend Mentor and participate in collaborative projects.

Stay Tuned on May 22! Can't wait to showcase our submission post!

Welcome to the DEVengers Organization! A group of extraordinary individuals who have shaped Dev.to like no other! 🚀

FrancisTRᴅᴇᴠ (っ◔◡◔)っ — Fri, 08 May 2026 18:28:58 +0000

Disclaimer: This is a Fan group that is built with love and passion to the Dev.to platform. This group is not affiliated with the Official Dev.to Team in any capacity! This post will be continuously edited based on feedback and updates!

Introduction

Welcome to the DEVengers organization! It is a group of carefully selected individuals that has proven themselves above and beyond their niche and is here to showcase it to the Dev.to platform!

This group is founded by me (Francis)! When I first joined Dev.to, I found many talented individuals sharing their thoughts, work, and advice to the platform. It was helpful for me to expand my skills as a developer and the community is really supportive!

This has led me into creating this organization! The goal is to select individuals who has proven themselves to go above and beyond the expectation they set upon themselves. Additionally, members will share their posts on their specific niche with high quality and easy to follow for everyone on Dev.to!

Content to Expect

Depending on the individual, the content varies. There is no set "theme" to what the DEVengers post. It can be anything ranging from tips/tricks, opinions on DEV, etc. However, the posts will be high quality and useful for developers that needed it!

How do I join?

The recruitment process is not simple. It will depend on each individual and there is no telling on if you are qualified. If the organization leader believes that you are fit for the group, the leader will send the invite via email using the Invite feature.

Thanks!

This is our introduction! Thank you for reading! Feel free to leave any questions or concerns below!

Tribute To Richard Pascoe

bingkahu (Matteo) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:54:27 +0000

Every community has people who quietly make it better just by being part of it. For DEV, Richard Pascoe was one of those people. His posts, his presence, and the way he engaged with others brought a sense of curiosity and kindness that’s harder to find than most people realize.

Richard didn’t just share knowledge — he showed up for others. He read people’s posts, left thoughtful comments, and encouraged discussions that helped the community grow. You could tell he genuinely cared about helping other developers, whether they were beginners or experienced contributors. That kind of steady, supportive presence is rare.

Sadly, Richard had step away because DEV became a distraction for him — and that choice deserves respect. It takes real self-awareness to recognize when something you enjoy is pulling too much of your focus. Even so, the community feels different without him. Quieter. Missing that familiar voice that liked to help, to read, and to comment.

This tribute is simply a way to acknowledge the impact he had in the short time he was here. For the encouragement he offered, the conversations he sparked, and the difference he made just by caring.

If Richard ever encouraged you, commented on your posts, or made your time on DEV a little better, feel free to leave a like or drop a comment below. It would be great to gather everyone’s memories in one place.

Richard's Final Message to Dev.to!

Credit to @dannwaneri on posting in his behalf!

Comment on Tribute To Richard Pascoe

Daniel Nwaneri Mar 3

Posted on behalf of Richard Pascoe, with his full permission and in his own words:

I originally stepped away from DEV because it had become too distracting for me in relation to managing my ADHD. At the same time, as a Trusted Member, I was voluntarily spending hours every single day moderating AI-generated slop, socially engineered cons, and outright spam. No one required me to do that; it was something I chose to take on because I cared deeply about the quality and integrity of the community. But that constant exposure and self-imposed responsibility were not sustainable for me, and stepping back was a decision grounded in protecting my focus and wellbeing.

The later decision to delete my account was separate. After the announcement that DEV was joining forces with MLH, I felt the platform was moving in a direction that did not align with my values. I joined DEV because of its open-source, community-driven ethos. I am strongly privacy-focused and have concerns about the broader pro-AI direction surrounding that shift. From my perspective, it is likely to accelerate the very issues that were already consuming so much time and energy.

This was not an angry decision, nor is it a criticism of the individuals who remain. I have a great deal of respect for the people I connected with and the moderators who continue to give their time. What made DEV special to me was the human element: the warmth in the comments, the thoughtful discussions, and the sense that real people were sharing real experiences rather than optimising for volume or visibility. That humanity is what set it apart from many other similar platforms. My concern is about direction and structure, not about the community members themselves.

Ultimately, I believe in being consistent with my principles and honest about my boundaries. When something no longer aligns with those, the most respectful thing I can do for myself and for others is to step away.

I genuinely wish the community well.

Richard.