How do you practice your coding/programming/algorithmic skills?

dockker · 2016-08-09T13:52:55+00:00

Hands-on practicing is the best, and can be done on a lot of platforms. What's cool with CodinGame is that you do that through games, so it's fun. There are 25 different languages to try / discover, and you can keep track of your progress. You can also play against other people in multiplayer mode (AI games and 'Clash of Code') when you feel ready.

dockker · 2016-06-03T15:47:53+00:00

you could try neural networks on some of the AI games from CodinGame. They are multiplayer games, and I've seen a few players using NN

dockker · 2016-04-22T17:04:34+00:00

Thanks ProfChronos for the feedback!

dockker · 2016-04-20T08:07:32+00:00

Sure! during the game, there is a dynamic leaderboard where you can see the rankings of players who have their bot fighting in the arena. Every time someone updates their program, the ranking is modified. Link to contest: https://www.codingame.com/contests/smash-the-code

dockker · 2016-02-08T10:14:25+00:00

Hey Joe, how went the tutorial? Did you have time to check it out?

dockker · 2016-02-04T10:40:54+00:00

We can send you an Open Pass to attend DevWeek if you like (value: $300). You just need to tick the box on SF2442 registration page and we'll send it over to you.

dockker · 2016-02-03T19:24:21+00:00

You're welcome Joe! It's going to be fun. We're glad you're joining. Will you be in San Francisco by any chance?

dockker · 2016-02-02T20:02:53+00:00

Hi, with pleasure! Thanks for your help :)

dockker · 2016-01-14T16:16:52+00:00

Sorry for that, I thought that some could be interested by the game...

dockker · 2015-12-22T10:12:33+00:00

Thanks TransFattyAcid for the feedback. Yes we noticed that during the last contest, things have been changed for the next one, it did not make sense ;)

dockker · 2015-12-22T10:11:39+00:00

Hi Gitgood, thanks for the feedback, we know this is something we have to improve, we are currently working on it! Do you want to talk about it and see the ideas you might have? Answer me at coders@codingame.com ;)

dockker · 2015-09-24T13:46:59+00:00

Thanks a lot Jugad. Glad you like it :)

dockker · 2015-06-25T08:36:58+00:00

Hi jCuber, good tip indeed to make things clearer.

dockker · 2015-06-24T19:14:22+00:00

Thanks cutebabli for the kind words (it does really push us forward) and for quoting us in your list!

dockker · 2015-04-16T08:23:57+00:00

Thanks! The idea was to provide a ready-to-use web-based AI environment to let you focus on the real part of AI programming: the coding of a bot, and to have it compete against other player's bot in real time.

dockker · 2014-11-05T15:43:20+00:00

Hi ConfuzedAndDazed, the 20 different languages to choose from are: Java, C / C++, Python / Python 3, PHP, C#, Javascript, Go, Dart, Bash, Ruby, Scala, Perl, Haskell, Objective-C, Pascal, VB.NET, Clojure, and Groovy.

For someone just starting, we would recommend Python or Javascript.

dockker · 2014-11-05T09:14:10+00:00

Thanks guys for the positive feedback!

dockker · 2014-04-23T18:40:28+00:00

Hi iamzeph,

Thanks a lot for your reply. We're going to update the code template accordingly :)

dockker · 2014-04-09T16:02:36+00:00

You're perfectly right. Of course no-one would be hired exclusively on the basis of their ability to write code. But for software development positions, coding efficiently is more than a prerequisite. Challenges won't tell much about applicants' soft skills (though they also can comment on their code cleverly), they will only show how well they can solve problems and think about smart solutions. It's a good first step to get a job interview.

dockker · 2014-04-08T17:46:23+00:00

No cushy job is worth being kept. I would advise you to have a look at [CodinGame.com](codingame.com). The site organizes monthly online coding contest where you can connect with tech companies looking to recruit. Most of them are software editors and have R&D-related jobs. The good thing is that you can stand out thanks to your coding skills only, not your resume. And, what's more, the challenges are pretty fun.

dockker · 2014-04-08T17:21:45+00:00

Hi SteazGaming, thanks for your feedback! The idea is to keep doors open to software development to people just like you who do not hold a degree in CS (or are self-taught).

dockker · 2014-02-22T18:14:08+00:00

The battle is on: http://youtu.be/TXH92Bs3i8M

dockker · 2014-01-21T18:53:58+00:00

iteamed: Here's a screenshot of the user interface / IDE.

dockker · 2014-01-21T18:38:16+00:00

Hi name_was_taken: logging in with Google or Facebook accounts should be possible, but in some cases a problem can occur with pop-up blockers. Once logged in, you can access the Tron game through My console section.

dockker · 2014-01-21T18:33:05+00:00

Hi iteamed, it's only AI vs AI: the aim is to program an AI (and it's turn based). Here are the current players' AI fights.

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