THE TUTORIAL TRAP

Why Coding Along Isn't Teaching You to Code Independently

Break the Tutorial Dependency

Stop the cycle of passive coding along. Our method forces you to analyze and solve problems on your own, ensuring you grasp the underlying logic instead of just copying code.

Learn to Think Like a Programmer

We provide in-depth explanations that reveal the thought process behind each solution, helping you develop a problem-solving mindset for any coding challenge.

Step-by-Step Guided Practice

Experience interactive tutorials that gradually reduce hand-holding, building your confidence to tackle coding problems independently while still offering support when needed.

Real Interview-Style Challenges

Practice with over 290 hand-picked questions that simulate real-world coding challenges, equipping you with the skills to approach problems without relying on copy-paste solutions.

Personalized Feedback

Our AI-driven platform identifies areas for improvement in your code, empowering you to understand your mistakes and learn to debug independently.

Proven Success Path

Our graduates have broken free from the tutorial trap, developing the independent coding skills needed to land positions at top tech companies.

OUR MISSION

Break Free from Tutorial Dependency

We've designed AlgoCademy to break you free from the cycle of merely copying code without understanding. Our mission is to empower you to think critically, solve problems intuitively, and code independently.

Is AlgoCademy right for you? Simply put, we're for you if...

You can follow tutorials but struggle to apply concepts when coding on your own.

You feel confident copying code, yet freeze when faced with a new, independent challenge.

Even if you replicate solutions, you lack the confidence to tackle original coding problems.

You're ready to move beyond spoon-fed instructions and develop true, independent coding skills.

You're fed up with the endless tutorial loop and eager to become a self-reliant programmer.

“After going through all the lessons, I gained the necessary skills to perform well at my on-sites. I crushed even the DP problems, which were my biggest fear. And thanks to that I landed offers from Microsoft and Uber. Thank you AlgoCademy!”

Cristina Radulescu

Senior Software Engineer at Uber

“AlgoCademy really helped me improve my problem solving skills and write incredibly clean code. I was worried it wouldn’t be done in time for my coding interviews, but the way the curriculum is structured made me progress very quickly. Thanks for your work!”

Connor Holland

Software Engineer at Vanguard

“Wow. I've been using AlgoCademy for a while and now I can finally solve coding questions on my own. This gave me the confidence I needed for my interviews, and guess what? I landed the offer at Samsung! You guys truly kick ass. High fives!”

Ankit Kumar

Software Engineer at Samsung

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of the surveyed Graduates have added between $10,000 and $50,000 to their salary

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of our Students say they’d recommend AlgoCademy to their friends

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of our Students are confident that AlgoCademy will help them advance in their careers

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of our Graduates enjoy their work more after joining AlgoCademy

THE TEAM

Meet Your Instructors

You’ll learn how to code from instructors with over 20 years of combined experience in professional, competitive, and educational settings. They’ll teach you the algorithms to know for coding interviews and help you establish a clear approach to problem-solving.

Andrei Chiriac

Software Engineer & Instructor

Andrei has represented Romania in many international competitive programming contests. His highest achievement to date is winning the bronze medal at the Central European Olympiad in Informatics.

Andrei has also worked for Amazon and Keystone. Since 2015, he's been training students for the International Olympiad and preparing aspiring engineers to crush their coding interviews.

Fun fact: Andrei has a YouTube Channel and had the highest-rated course on Udemy before AlgoCademy was born.

Mircea Dima

Founder & CEO/CTO

Mircea has worked as a Software Engineer at companies including Facebook, Adobe, Ubisoft, and two NYC startups.

He has built many innovative products using algorithms and data structures, such as Autocorrect and Swipe Typing for the iOS keyboard, Music Recommendation Engine, and Real-Time Optimal Exchange Algorithm. Mircea has been a coding interview and competitive programming coach for over a decade.

Fun fact: Mircea has written a peer reviewed Scientific Paper on Algorithms.

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DIFFERENTIATORS

What sets AlgoCademy apart?

Unlike our competitors, AlgoCademy offers the most comprehensive, high-quality interactive coding platform, allowing students to see, step-by-step, what’s going right (and wrong) in their code, focused on the questions we know you’ll get asked in technical interviews. We’ll teach you how to write clean code using video instructions and interactive validators that check for quality.

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COMMUNITY

A Thriving, Supportive Community of Peers

Our community is the heart of AlgoCademy. Here, you can get answers to all of your questions, ask for feedback, gain support from your peers, and get to know other like-minded programmers. It’s a great way to build your own community and learn from each other in the process.

We may be biased, but we happen to think our members are amazing. They boast a wide range of skills and expertise, and they make AlgoCademy the amazing, 24/7 resource it is.

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SUPPORT

Frequently Asked Questions

So, you have questions? Let us try to answer those for you...

Will AlgoCademy help me code independently?

Yes! Our interactive method is designed not only to prepare you for coding interviews, but more importantly, to help you build the independent coding skills you need to tackle real-world challenges. You'll learn to think through problems and solve them on your own.

I've never studied Computer Science. Is AlgoCademy beginner friendly?

Beginners welcome! While we assume a basic understanding of how computers work, you don’t need a formal CS background. We build our lessons to help you progress from the basics to advanced topics at your own pace.

Is all of the content available straight away or is it time-released (drip fed)?

No drip-feeding here! You get access to everything inside AlgoCademy right away, with regular updates and new material added over time.

What languages do I need to know?

You do not need to know any specific language to benefit from our lessons. We focus on building your core problem-solving skills through clear explanations and pseudocode that applies universally.

Why should I become a member today instead of waiting?

Every day you delay membership is another day you're not building your independent coding skills. Take action now to access the support, community, and structured learning path that will propel you toward coding success.

Is it really worth the money?

The average base salary of a software engineer is $110,464, according to Indeed, and the average total compensation for FAANG companies is over $250k, according to levels.fyi. The better you perform, the more desirable you become, giving you the power to negotiate higher compensation. It's hard to put a number on the value of independence, but we believe it's worth every penny.

Do you offer refunds?

We don't offer refunds under any circumstance. You can try out our free coding tutorials before deciding to subscribe.

What happens if I decide to cancel my membership?

Obviously, we’d love it if all of our members stuck around forever. We’ve worked with students long enough to know that if we've done our job right, we should be saying goodbye as you move on to your new career. If you decide to cancel, we’ll miss you, but the process is easy.

If there's anything at all that you're not certain about, anything we haven't made clear, or you have any concerns or questions, please contact us at email address. We're happy to help you out!