Sun, Aug 25, 2024

Hey Devs!

If you’re new to CodeSignal, it’s an incredible platform for developers to hone their skills through engaging challenges. I’ve personally used it for MySQL, and it’s a fantastic way to test and improve your abilities. You might have seen similar platforms like CodeWars or LeetCode featured in YouTube coding competitions.

Each challenge on CodeSignal starts with a unique problem to solve. For example, my recent challenge involved calculating how many audience members in a theater would have an obstructed view if I exited during a performance.

Once you’ve developed your solution, you can choose to Test it, which runs your code against a smaller sample set to give you an initial idea of its correctness. If it passes, you can then Submit it for a full evaluation against all test cases. It’s worth noting that sometimes a solution might pass the Test but fail the Submit stage. The platform gamifies the experience by awarding points and badges based on your performance.

• I absolutely love the problem-solving aspect. There’s something incredibly satisfying about diagramming and writing pseudocode.
• The test and submission stages introduce a friendly element of competition, which I find really motivating.

In the bigger picture, I’m using these challenges to prepare myself for more difficult tasks as my JavaScript skills continue to improve.

Wherever I'm at with coding, CodeSignal takes me to the next level. It’s not just about solving problems; it’s about the thrill of competition and the joy of learning. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced coder, there’s always something new to tackle. Happy coding!

Cross posted: Dev https://dev.to/jacobsternx and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobsternx