How many times have you signed up for something and never really used it? Let's work together to make sure you get the most out of your time on Hyperskill.
Start with selecting a course
Depending on your goal, you can sign up for:
Introductory courses
If you simply want to give it a try and see if it suits you
Career paths
Ideal for committed learners that want to build a career in tech
Advanced courses
For those looking to upskill, advance their careers, or simply take on engaging challenges
Your course includes:
📖 Theoretical articles to learn new concepts
🤔 Practical problems after each topic
🛠 Training projects to apply what you've learned
🎓 Graduate projects
Note
You'll need to complete at least one graduate project to earn a certificate.
Select a project right away
Here's why it's important:
Projects are the closest you can get to real-world tasks. Even as a beginner, you can start working on projects from day 1 and see how programming concepts apply in real life.
Working on projects teaches you how to solve problems by breaking them down into small, manageable steps.
Note
Don't forget to export your projects and upload them on GitHub. Your portfolio is the best way to demonstrate your problem solving skills to potential employers.
Personalize your study plan
Take a moment to complete a short test to assess your current level. If the test shows you already know certain concepts, those topics will be skipped for you.
Later, if you feel that some topic is familiar, you can Skip it yourself, too. You can revisit skipped topics anytime for a refresher.
You're all set!
Let's see what your daily learning routine will look like.
Note
Schedule your learning time in your calendar to stay on track. We recommend studying at least 1 hour per day for better results.
Follow your study plan
Think of it as a smart textbook: each topic includes a theoretical lesson and practice tasks. The topics are set up the way they would be taught in university. The theory is concise yet dives deep, covering all you need to know to become an awesome developer.
Practice, practice, and practice again
Theory is 20% of Hyperskill, the other 80% is practice. Each topic includes various types of practical tasks, from simple multiple choice questions to code problems.
Note
Practice tasks on Hyperskill adapt to your pace: if you struggle to get a correct answer, the platform will offer you more simple tasks first, gradually increasing complexity.
The more you practice, the easier it is to recall and apply in future.
Pay attention to code quality feedback
Each time you submit your code, you'll receive code quality feedback. This shows how understandable your code is for other developers and how easy it is to test and modify.
Use Solutions to learn from others
Once you submit your solution (and it's correct), you'll be able to see the solutions posted by others. You might realize that what took you 10 lines of code could be done in one!
It's extremely motivational for writing a better code in the future.
Here's how we test your code:
We emulate real programming scenarios where you may not know the exact input users will submit. The platform automatically tests your code to ensure it functions as intended, catching bugs or issues.
If you ever feel stuck, here's what you can do:
View code snippets from theory
If you need help with syntax, you can view code examples from the topic. The snippets will show up in the right part of the screen.
Check out hints, comments and useful links
Other users might have left advice about the same issues you're facing. If you haven't found what you were looking for, you can ask questions in the comments, and the community will help you out!
Ask Al-assistant or use Code playground
Space Bot can explain the topic in more detail, help you find mistakes in your code, and suggest how to fix them.
To debug your code step by step on your own, use Code Playground.
Generate code with Al
Write a prompt to ask Al to help you out.
Last resort: look up a solution or postpone
You can look up a solution for the problem, however this problem won't count in your progress. To get back to this problem later, click 'postpone'.
Go the extra mile
Install JetBrains IDE to practice like a pro
Hyperskill is integrated with JetBrains IDEs. You'll notice that the platform suggests solving some coding problems and project stages in the IDE instead of the built-in code editor.
Note
Using IDEs as a must for every developer. IDES provide code highlighting, syntax validation, code formatting, auto-competition, and the ability to debug your code.
The license is included with Premium subscription
The regular price for JetBrains IDEs is $289 per year. However, as a Hyperskill learner, you can download them for free with an educational ‘All Products Pack’ license.
Use the Knowledge Map
Knowledge map is a library of all topics on Hyperskill. Explore how different concepts are interconnected! For example, you might notice that some topics you’ve completed may be also required for other courses on the platform.
If you want to dive deeper and learn as much as you can, the Knowledge Map is your best friend.
Repeat what you’ve learned
Some skills and concepts take time to master. Coming back to them increases your chance to successfully apply them to the real world problems.
We rely on the spaced repetition technique and recommend that you repeat each topic 3 times within a month after completion. Spaced repetition helps move information from short-term to long-term memory, making it easier to recall later.
How to stay on track
Visit your profile
This is your hall of fame! Go to your profile anytime to see all courses and projects you’re working on, your progress and achievements.
Keep your streak going
No matter what you learn, consistency is key.
When you’re short on time, solve the problem of the day to keep your streak alive. Even 5 more minutes of learning per day is better than 0!
They encourage you to learn every day using their streak system which worked well for me. Even on my busiest days, I hop on to solve at least one question to keep my streak alive.”
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Mohammad Zain Sarfraz
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