Binarysearch.io
Learning and science
coding practice
SHOW HN2020
How HN took it
7 positive, 5 neutral or asking, 4 mixed, 6 critical, out of 22 comments about the project. Thread score +0.03.
Performance: 1 for, 2 againstIdea: 1 for, 2 againstDesign: 2 for, 0 againstPrivacy: 0 for, 2 againstPricing: 1 for, 0 against
The thread, comment by comment
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What HN said
What people liked
Concept of learning algorithms together is appealing
From 4 comments
this is awesome and can really make a different in peoples lives. nice work!
svapnil on HNWell done friend! This is super cool
basilamer on HNlove the concept, especially as a self taught programmer. I've always struggled with algorithms myself, and I find reading books equally boring. On a side note, what's the UI…
coldfire on HNThe `/api/stats` request (500) hangs the application on my side. Can't wait to try it out, I wish there were more game-y training sites. Codewars is fun, but knowing you're…
112 on HN
Objections
Site was overloaded and went down after HN traffic
From 2 comments
The `/api/stats` request (500) hangs the application on my side. Can't wait to try it out, I wish there were more game-y training sites. Codewars is fun, but knowing you're…
112 on HNCame here to say the same thing. This endpoint is eventually responding for me, but it's taking between 20-30 seconds. In addition, https://binarysearch.io/api/rooms just…
pseudoramble on HN
Requires an email signup or login
From 2 comments
Sounds funny, but I would like to join some room without registering first. I don't see why this service needs my E-Mail adress just that I can have some seconds (minutes?…
ktpsns on HNLogin? Good Bye.
tyiz on HN
Feels like another LeetCode clone
From 1 comment
yet another leetcode...
VirtualQuery on HN
Group practice may not help interview preparation
From 1 comment
I’m not into the idea? Interviews are to gauge an individuals abilities. Why would you want to practice for an individual task where you will he expected to solve individually…
blondie9x on HN
Requests
Support more languages such as Go and Rust
From 2 comments
Great idea! After Java and C++, are there any plans to add support for Rust? I'll give JavaScript a shot for now, but would love to do something like this for Rust, as that's…
imjasonmiller on HNHow about go? It is worthwhile to add most of the popular languages. I think you can lease env from spoj.com
mangatmodi on HN
Persistent or private rooms
From 1 comment
I like this idea! I'd like to try this out again when the API is online again, and I can get a few other people I know online too. It was nice that readyoursicp joined me for a…
pseudoramble on HN
Clearer test feedback and error messages
From 1 comment
I like this idea! I'd like to try this out again when the API is online again, and I can get a few other people I know online too. It was nice that readyoursicp joined me for a…
pseudoramble on HN
Quizzes on algorithm complexity
From 1 comment
Super cool! Is there a complete list of algorithms covered by this site? Does it cover more esoteric ones like fibonacci search? Or mainly just linear/binary search + lots of…
rckoepke on HN
Questions
How many problems are available
From 1 comment
How many problems do you have available?
cyorir on HN
Will the site be open sourced
From 1 comment
Super awesome. Are you going to open source the site so others can contribute to adding new features?
spacetone on HN
Which algorithms are covered
From 1 comment
Super cool! Is there a complete list of algorithms covered by this site? Does it cover more esoteric ones like fibonacci search? Or mainly just linear/binary search + lots of…
rckoepke on HN
Alternatives named
LeetCode
From 2 comments
yet another leetcode...
VirtualQuery on HNGreat Idea. I can see there is room for monetization too. Although ads are distracting, they could work as occasional in a room. Also, if it caught on, this could join the likes…
crypticlizard on HN
Codewars
From 1 comment
The `/api/stats` request (500) hangs the application on my side. Can't wait to try it out, I wish there were more game-y training sites. Codewars is fun, but knowing you're…
112 on HN
CoderPad
From 1 comment
This is awesome. If you haven't thought about it - looks like you can compete with coderpad etc. for monetization.
jezclaremurugan on HN