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• Software engineering/Computer science tips and advice

  Leetcode.com for problem solving practice. Do basics first before jumping into this one. Similar thing you can do at topcoder.com for trying to code with a timer. Great for problem solving practice. Source: about 1 year ago

• Any Competitive programming what's app group ?

  I know topcoder.com does competitive programming for $$, I haven't done it myself though so I'm not entirely sure how it works. Source: about 1 year ago

• I compiled everything that you would need for interview prep for Algorithm & Design Based Interviews.

  One thing I noticed is topcoder.com is in "Advanced" and I'm not sure but, how is Top Coder any more advanced than others? Source: almost 2 years ago

• Which project do you try to recreate when using a new language?

  Usually, I go to hackerrank.com or topcoder.com to choose the easiest challenge and I do it. In that way, you can compare your solution with other ones and get better. Source: over 2 years ago

• What is the best option?

  Some, like Hackerrank.com and topcoder.com can connect you to employers once you get good. Source: over 2 years ago

Screeps mentions (41)

• Show HN: Engineering Games (List)

  I've heard about Screeps which is close to what you describe: https://screeps.com/. - Source: Hacker News / 7 months ago

• Games like Stone Story RPG

  I have tried Screeps in the past, and I'm not a huge fan. I really like Stone Story, but they do not have an easy way to take your saves across multiple platforms -- you have to manually import/export your save. Source: 10 months ago

• Helping a young coder

  -For JavaScript, my advice would be to introduce coding games. That way it's more fun and the environment would be set up better (less worrying about deep technical errors). The two games that come to mind are Bitburner (free) and Screeps (free offline/paid online), though they both have their own learning curves and require actual coding; so for a 9 year old YMMV greatly. Source: about 1 year ago

• SpaceTraders: A multiplayer game built on a free web API

  A good, existing example I'd like to show you is Screeps: https://screeps.com/ Personally, when I'm in the mindset of playing that game, I can't help but come back to my bot every 30 minutes to see if it's performing well. When I see that it's doing something strange, I take notes and can't stop thinking about possible solutions. When I'm not in the mood to play (i.e. Analyze the bot or program more... - Source: Hacker News / about 1 year ago

• How to set up a corporate hackathon

  I organised a small team to develop a screeps bot. Other teams made their own basic, but amusing game or explored interesting technologies. A few teams even worked on things related to the business. Source: about 1 year ago