Announcing the Flex-A-Widget Challenge for the ArcGIS Viewer for Flex

We'd like to announce the Flex-A-Widget Challenge, a developer competition for the ArcGIS Viewer for Flex. The challenge: either modify an existing widget or create your own custom widget for the ArcGIS Viewer for Flex application, then submit it as part of the Viewer code gallery. The widget must work on the ArcGIS Viewer for Flex 2.2 release or higher.

You can enter as many widgets as you like for the competition. The online entry form becomes available on January 14. If you've previously submitted a widget onto the Viewer code gallery, you're welcome to enter it in this competition by completing the entry form.

We recommend that you submit the following as part of your widget entry:

• A compiled version of your widget that works in the ArcGIS Viewer for Flex application


• The source code for your widget


• A ReadMe file that explains what the widget does and how to install/configure it


• An associated sample service available to see it in action (if needed)

The winner of the competition will be decided by public voting.

For full information on contest eligibility and how to enter, see the contest home page and official rules. Study these documents closely and you'll notice that the first 100 applicants to submit a valid entry will receive a free Flex-A-Widget t-shirt!

Good luck and we hope you enter often!