As a frontend developer with over 5 years of experience working for a London-based company, I’ve been on both sides of the interview table. I know the struggle: you’re working full-time, trying to prepare for your next big career move, but the information is scattered everywhere. You find theory on one blog, coding challenges on another, and real-world company questions in a random Telegram chat.
This fragmentation kills focus. That is why, on January 26, 2025, I launched Hack Frontend - a solo project designed to be the "all-in-one" ecosystem for frontend interview preparation.
The Problem: Information Overload vs. Execution
Preparing for an interview shouldn't feel like a second full-time job. Most developers struggle not because they lack talent, but because they lack a structured roadmap. I wanted to build a tool that I personally wished I had at the start of my career.
What is Hack Frontend?
I built this platform to bridge the gap where theory meets practice. Here is how it solves the preparation bottleneck:
• Comprehensive Knowledge Base: Over 250+ analyzed questions from real-world interviews, covering everything from JS basics to advanced React, Vue, and Angular patterns.
• Interactive Problem Base: Instead of just reading code, you write it. The platform features an online IDE with automatic verification and a "sandbox" for React, JS and TypeScript tasks.
• Real Company Tasks: Practice questions actually used by top-tier companies.
• Knowledge Check (Flashcards): Over 500 flashcards optimized for quick retention of core concepts.
• Bilingual Support: To reach a global audience, the platform is now fully available in both English and Russian.
Scaling to 125k+ Visitors Solo
One of the most rewarding aspects of this journey has been the 100% organic growth. Without spending a single penny on advertising, the platform has achieved:
• 131,000+ Unique Visitors and 600,000+ Page Views in the last year.
• 1.40 Million+ Impressions on Google Search with a healthy 1.7% CTR.
• 2,900+ Registered Users who are actively tracking their progress.
The key to this growth wasn't a secret marketing hack; it was building something that solved a genuine pain point for the community.
What’s Next?
Building Hack Frontend solo while working a full-time job in London has been an intense but rewarding challenge. My goal is to keep expanding the problem base and refining the learning experience for the global developer community.
If you’re preparing for an interview or just want to keep your skills sharp, check out Hack Frontend.
I’d Love Your Feedback!
Building this as a solo developer has been an incredible learning experience, and I’m just getting started. I’d love to hear from the community:
- What is the most frustrating part of your interview prep? Is it the coding challenges, the deep-dive theory, or just finding the time?
- Which feature should I prioritize next? I’m thinking about adding Mock Interview simulations or a System Design section. What would help you most?
- For those who have interviewed recently: Are there any specific topics or company-specific tasks (like Google, Meta, or Amazon) you’d like to see added to the base?
- UI/UX Feedback: As developers, what’s one thing you’d change about the platform’s interface to make it even more efficient? ** Let’s discuss in the comments! I’ll be here to answer any questions about the platform or my journey as a solo founder.**
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