The latest articles on DEV Community by Lalit Modi (@lalit_modi_4704243f9134b2). https://dev.to/lalit_modi_4704243f9134b2 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3963842%2Ffe4fea6b-f529-453a-97d4-2d36088fb56f.jpg https://dev.to/lalit_modi_4704243f9134b2 en Lalit Modi Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:43:57 +0000 https://dev.to/lalit_modi_4704243f9134b2/i-built-codeyx-a-platform-for-dsa-practice-coding-contests-project-showcases-and-leaderboards-167k https://dev.to/lalit_modi_4704243f9134b2/i-built-codeyx-a-platform-for-dsa-practice-coding-contests-project-showcases-and-leaderboards-167k <h1> I Built Codeyx – A Platform for DSA Practice, Coding Contests, and Leaderboards 🚀 </h1> <p>Hi developers! 👋</p> <p>Over the past few months, I've been building <strong>Codeyx</strong>, a platform designed to help students and developers improve their coding and problem-solving skills.</p> <h2> Why I Built It </h2> <p>While preparing for coding interviews and practicing DSA, I found myself constantly switching between multiple platforms for:</p> <ul> <li>DSA practice</li> <li>Coding contests</li> <li>Progress tracking</li> <li>Leaderboards</li> <li>Learning resources</li> </ul> <p>I wanted a single place where learners could practice, compete, and track their growth.</p> <h2> Features </h2> <h3> 📚 DSA Sheets </h3> <p>Structured sheets to help users practice important coding topics.</p> <h3> 🏆 Coding Contests </h3> <p>Regular contests to test problem-solving skills.</p> <h3> 📈 Leaderboards </h3> <p>Global rankings to make learning more competitive and motivating.</p> <h3> 👤 User Profiles </h3> <p>Track progress and achievements.</p> <h3> 💻 Developer Projects </h3> <p>Explore projects and gain inspiration from other developers.</p> <h2> Tech Stack </h2> <ul> <li>Next.js</li> <li>React</li> <li>Tailwind CSS</li> <li>Firebase</li> <li>Vercel</li> </ul> <h2> Challenges Faced </h2> <p>Building contests, leaderboards, authentication, and maintaining a smooth user experience required a lot of iteration and testing.</p> <h2> What's Next? </h2> <p>Some features I'm planning to add:</p> <ul> <li>Daily coding challenges</li> <li>Streak system</li> <li>AI-powered learning assistance</li> <li>Referral system</li> <li>Company-wise interview preparation</li> </ul> <h2> I'd Love Your Feedback </h2> <p>I'm continuously improving Codeyx and would appreciate feedback from the developer community.</p> <p>Website:<br> <a href="https://codeyx-web.vercel.app" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://codeyx-web.vercel.app</a></p> <p>What feature would make you use a platform like this?</p> <p>Thanks for reading! 🚀</p> webdev programming dsa codereview