--- title: "Best Use of Codex – Junction 2026" description: "OpenAI challenges you to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI-powered software development." url: https://junction2026.com/challenges/openai-best-use-of-codex --- > For the index of all pages on this site, see [llms.txt](https://junction2026.com/llms.txt). # Best Use of Codex Junction 2026 · Tech challenges by OpenAI ## The Challenge OpenAI challenges you to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI-powered software development. Use Codex as part of your development process to build, iterate, and ship an ambitious project during Junction 2026. Whether you're building AI agents, complex applications, or entirely new products, show us how Codex can accelerate your development and help you achieve more in just 48 hours. This is an open challenge: You can participate alongside any other Junction challenge. The key is demonstrating how you've meaningfully used Codex in building your solution. ## Resources OpenAI Codex: Codex documentation: OpenAI developer platform: Exclusive Junction 2026 offer: OpenAI is providing $100 in credits per participant through unique redemption links distributed by Junction. The redemption links can be found [here](https://hackjunction.app/participate/45/hackerpacks). ## Challenge partner OpenAI Tech challenges ## Company Info: OpenAI OpenAI is a leading artificial intelligence research and deployment company focused on building safe, powerful AI systems that expand human capabilities. The organization prioritizes alignment, reliability, and real-world impact, ensuring that advanced models benefit individuals, companies, and society at scale. With world-class research talent, robust compute infrastructure, and cutting-edge model APIs, OpenAI empowers developers to build transformative applications. OpenAI takes part in Junction to support frontier innovation, collaborate with ambitious builders, and accelerate the creation of practical, high-impact AI solutions. Website: ## Prizes - 1st Overall $10 000 API Credits - 2nd Overall $5000 API Credits - 3rd Overall $2500 API Credits