Our Philosophy
The AlgoDaily philosophy is this: we believe that Computer Science is the secret sauce that makes the modern world go round. Seriously, everything is moving to a device or online. Work, entertainment, music, education-- yep, all of it is popping up in a browser window or on a device. But the sad truth is that there just aren't enough engineers around to keep up with all of this, and even fewer who are able to go beyond CRUD (create-read-update-delete) applications.
So, first problem: we need more software engineers. But your options are time-consuming and tedious: lengthy lectures, drab assignments, and dense textbooks.
Then, problem two: to find engineers who are capable of solving difficult technical problems, many software companies have resorted to testing candidates on Computer Science fundamentals. There is admittedly a contentious debate around these interviews. However, they are still the best measures of capability in a short timeframe and at a certain level of scale.
Most non-traditional learners don't have access to intermediate-level Computer Science theory, despite them being some of the most determined and hardworking students of the craft. And furthermore, many traditional Computer Science degrees don't do a great job of making the "harder" topics accessible.
So we flipped this on its head:
We are super efficient and only focus on creating content that directly boosts a software engineer's career. We help you get your first job, land an even better gig, and get promoted-- nothing else.
Get results quickly! When asked what was holding them back, the most common response was lack of time. We structure our courses so that they:
- Only the most practical concepts are presented. We recognize the importance of theory but focus on the practical.
- Can be completed in a single full-time work week (40 hours) or less.
- Text-first, videos-second: our lessons are mostly in text. While we do have videos for certain tougher concepts, it's quicker to read than watch, and answering questions and writing code constantly ensures you retain the material.
- Reading a textbook or watching a lecture is boring and one-sided. Our material engages you, with executable code samples, interactive quizzes, and discussion threads on every concept.
What's more, no other resource has such beautiful, helpful visuals accompanying each guide. Professionally curated illustrations, diagrams, and step debuggers are invaluable for visual learners.
