> This page is for Developers.

> For clean Markdown of any page, append .md to the page URL.
> For a complete documentation index, see https://zuora.ferndocs.com/llms.txt.
> For AI client integration (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.), connect to the MCP server at https://zuora.ferndocs.com/_mcp/server.

# Unleashing developer innovation at Zuora's Partner Hackathon

> How developers used Zuora's extensibility platform — Extension Studio, Workflows, APIs, and the Rules Engine — at the Partner Hackathon, and how you can get involved next time.

Developers don't just solve problems — they create the solutions that shape the future. The Partner Hackathon gave developers a platform to solve real-world challenges in the subscription economy using Zuora's most powerful extensibility tools.

When you're building on Zuora's platform, you're not just working with pre-packaged solutions — you're extending and customizing them to fit unique business needs. This hackathon gave developers the chance to take that flexibility even further, testing their skills with Zuora's Extension Studio, Workflows, and Rules Engine.

## Hackathon highlights

Out of 60+ submissions, the standout teams demonstrated real-world value:

* **AI Rhino** — automated complex billing workflows to streamline customer onboarding, using Workflows and Extension Studio to remove manual processes and cut time to revenue.
* **Bedtime Stories** — built a Zuora-to-CDN integration to optimize content delivery for media subscriptions, using Zuora's APIs to connect the subscription service and content distribution network.
* **Team Physalia** — developed a dynamic pricing engine that adjusts pricing based on usage and geographic data, relying on the Rules Engine to apply complex pricing logic in real time.

## How developers used Zuora's tools

* **Extension Studio** — build and automate workflows by dragging and dropping elements into place. AI Rhino used it to set up automated triggers that streamline billing processes.
* **APIs** — integrate with external systems and extend the platform. Bedtime Stories used Zuora's REST APIs to sync subscription data with external CDNs.
* **Rules Engine** — build complex, data-driven business rules that apply in real time. Team Physalia used it to adjust pricing based on usage data and location.

## How you can get involved

1. **Explore Zuora's developer tools** — start experimenting with Extension Studio, Workflows, and Zuora's APIs.
2. **Follow us** — stay tuned for announcements on the next hackathon via Zuora's Developer Center.
3. **Join the hackathon** — when the next Partner Hackathon rolls around, put your skills to the test.

Zuora's Partner Hackathon isn't just a competition — it's an opportunity for developers to showcase their skills, build real solutions, and learn from their peers.