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A complete computer science study plan to become a software engineer.

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🏆#5GLOBAL RANK
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Stars gained+2.1K+9.1K+27.2K
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Forks gained+425+1.7K+4.2K

coding-interview-university gained 9.1K stars in the last 30 days, about 302 a day, and now has 362K. It is about 10 years old and has averaged roughly 36.2K stars a year. It ranks #5 among tracked repositories and #5 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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coding-interview-university has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #5. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

coding-interview-university is an open-source project written in modern software: A complete computer science study plan to become a software engineer.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in algorithm, algorithms, coding-interview. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in modern technologies for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ git clone https://github.com/jwasham/coding-interview-university.git
cd coding-interview-university

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Multi-language environment and standard tooling

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

coding-interview-university coordinates its core functionality through a modular code pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed coding-interview-university into Code backend services to handle core application logic.

CI/CD Automated Pipelines

Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.

Developer Tooling & Workflows

Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.

Open Source Extension

Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open CC-BY-SA-4.0 license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install coding-interview-university using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/jwasham/coding-interview-university.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for coding-interview-university.

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Import coding-interview-university into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `coding-interview-university --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 361,757 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the CC-BY-SA-4.0 license.
Built in standard technologies for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with the underlying ecosystem and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with modern software, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

jwasham/coding-interview-university is currently ranked #5 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does coding-interview-university do? +

A complete computer science study plan to become a software engineer.

What language is coding-interview-university written in? +

GitHub does not specify a single primary language.

Is coding-interview-university actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Aug 28, 2025 with 127 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does coding-interview-university have? +

coding-interview-university has 361,995 stars and 84,900 forks on GitHub.

How does coding-interview-university rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 361,995 stars, jwasham/coding-interview-university is ranked #5 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo.

What license is coding-interview-university distributed under? +

The repository reports a CC-BY-SA-4.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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