🇲🇽 Spanish, 23 October 2026, AI-assisted coding
Ecuadorian programmer wins Codificadas 2026 with AI assistance
Gabriela Padilla used AI tools to help her solve complex problems in the competition.
Padilla used AI tools to help her solve complex problems in the competition.
She chose Claude for its ability to understand complex context and conditions, and used it to clarify details, write code, and advance faster.
The competition allowed participants to use AI tools to aid in solving problems, but Padilla’s strategy and understanding of the problems were key to her success.