The latest articles on DEV Community by Sansita Malhotra (@sansita_malhotra_1b6a2201). https://dev.to/sansita_malhotra_1b6a2201 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%2F3672504%2F2b3d7023-4289-461e-977f-17124c84fdce.png https://dev.to/sansita_malhotra_1b6a2201 en Sansita Malhotra Sun, 21 Dec 2025 07:33:41 +0000 https://dev.to/sansita_malhotra_1b6a2201/i-built-codecrush-making-leetcode-practice-feel-like-an-rpg-42m1 https://dev.to/sansita_malhotra_1b6a2201/i-built-codecrush-making-leetcode-practice-feel-like-an-rpg-42m1 <h2> Why I Built This </h2> <p>I kept avoiding LeetCode because it felt like walking into an exam every time. The blank editor, the pressure, the "you should already know this" vibe - it killed my motivation to practice.</p> <p>So I built CodeCrush - a coding interview prep platform that treats practice like leveling up in an RPG instead of taking a test.</p> <h2> What It Does </h2> <p>🎮 XP and leveling system (earn points for solving problems)</p> <ul> <li><p>🔥 Streak tracking (maintain your coding momentum)</p></li> <li><p>🏆 Real-time leaderboards (compete with friends)</p></li> <li><p>💡 Progressive AI hints (Claude API - hints that guide without spoiling)</p></li> <li><p>✅ 50+ curated problems with auto-validation</p></li> <li><p>📊 Performance analytics dashboard</p></li> </ul> <h2> The Tech Stack </h2> <p>React, Firebase (auth + database), Claude API, deployed on Vercel</p> <h2> Try It </h2> <p>Live at: <a href="https://mycodecrush.vercel.app/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://mycodecrush.vercel.app/</a></p> <h2> What I Learned Building This </h2> <p>The trickiest part was the hint system. I wanted hints that guide your thinking without giving away the solution...</p> <p>[add a paragraph about a technical challenge you solved]</p> <h2> Looking for Feedback </h2> <p>This is a learning project for me. What would make you actually use this over LeetCode?</p> <h1> showdev #react #firebase #webdev </h1> interview leetcode showdev react