Earth Day Edition DEV Weekend Challenge Winners Announced Congratulations to the winners of the Earth Day Edition DEV Weekend Challenge! 🌍 Your creativity, code quality, and commitment to sustainability through tech were inspiring. From carbon footprint calculators to interactive tree-planting simulations, the submissions showcased how developers can drive environmental awareness with elegant solutions. But as someone who reviewed dozens of entries, I noticed recurring mistakes , gotchas , and non-obvious insights that kept surfacing — even among experienced devs. Let’s break them down. These aren’t just nitpicks; they’re lessons that separate good projects from truly impactful ones. 1. Over-Engineering the Frontend, Under-Engineering the Logic Many entries were visually stunning — smooth animations, gradient backgrounds, and responsive layouts. But peel back the UI, and the core logic was often shallow.…