r/coding

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The community at a glance

r/coding is a Subreddit for Programmers with roughly 645K members. It has been around since 2009. It uses a forum format for communication.

Roughly 31K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Coding, Tired, and Looking For. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention javascript framework.

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Established 2009
645K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +31K members
Growth: +5.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 10K members
  • 2014: 13K members
  • 2015: 12K members
  • 2016: 15K members
  • 2017: 17K members
  • 2018: 28K members
  • 2019: 80K members
  • 2020: 60K members
  • 2021: 41K members
  • 2023: 280K members
  • 2024: 15K members
  • 2025: 24K members
  • 2026: 20K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 2K members
  • Nov: 3K members
  • Dec: 3K members
  • Jan: 4K members
  • Feb: 3K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 3K members
  • Jun: 3K members
  • Jul: 3K members
  • Aug: 1K members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    8 posts in the past month
    1. We need an accounting system for cognitive debt
    2. I developed a small 5G base stations’ cell Throughput calculator as part of a 5G Test Automation project. This tool is designed to support automated radio-level validation in 5G testing
    3. I built an offline-first health tracker where the sensitive data never leaves the phone
    #1
    Solution Requests
    We need an accounting system for cognitive debt · I developed a small 5G base stations’ cell Throughput calculator as part of a 5G Test Automation project. This tool is designed to support automated radio-level validation in 5G testing · I built an offline-first health tracker where the sensitive data never leaves the phone
    8
  • Advice Requests
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Should you normalize RGB values by 255 or 256?
    2. An immersive FIFA World Cup 2026 web experience — interactive 3D globe, live scores, full bracket. Looking for honest feedback.
    3. Need feedback on my project involving biology and python. Please leave ur comments
    #2
    Advice Requests
    Should you normalize RGB values by 255 or 256? · An immersive FIFA World Cup 2026 web experience — interactive 3D globe, live scores, full bracket. Looking for honest feedback. · Need feedback on my project involving biology and python. Please leave ur comments
    7
  • Ideas
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Pwnd Blaster: Hacking your PC using your speaker without ever touching it
    2. FocusFleet: real-time drowsy driver detection using MediaPipe facial landmarks + a Keras CNN, with EAR/MAR-based state machine (open source)
    3. Devs, the tech guru's online aren't the only one who can build crazy apps. Everyone can start and everyone can build something real. The best time to start is NOW!
    #3
    Ideas
    Pwnd Blaster: Hacking your PC using your speaker without ever touching it · FocusFleet: real-time drowsy driver detection using MediaPipe facial landmarks + a Keras CNN, with EAR/MAR-based state machine (open source) · Devs, the tech guru's online aren't the only one who can build crazy apps. Everyone can start and everyone can build something real. The best time to start is NOW!
    3
  • Self-Promotion
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Building Groovie, an Advanced Web-Based Drum Machine / Beat Sequencer
    2. I developed a small 5G base stations’ configuration file generator as part of a 5G Test Automation project. This tool is designed to support automated radio-level validation in 5G testing
    #4
    Self-Promotion
    Building Groovie, an Advanced Web-Based Drum Machine / Beat Sequencer · I developed a small 5G base stations’ configuration file generator as part of a 5G Test Automation project. This tool is designed to support automated radio-level validation in 5G testing
    2

Topics

  • Coding
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Was struggling with coding speed. Tried some typing tests platforms online, most of them were bulked with ads, platform also didnt seem good. Then found this site, and I'm practicing on this and its turning out to be quite good actually. Maybe it'll help ya'll as well :
    #1
    Coding
    Was struggling with coding speed. Tried some typing tests platforms online, most of them were bulked with ads, platform also didnt seem good. Then found this site, and I'm practicing on this and its turning out to be quite good actually. Maybe it'll help ya'll as well :
    9
  • Tired
    7 posts in the past month
    #2
    Tired
    7
  • Looking For
    7 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking For
    7
  • Annoying
    6 posts in the past month
    #4
    Annoying
    6
  • Worst
    5 posts in the past month
    #5
    Worst
    5

Product recommendations

  • javascript framework
    2 posts in the past month
    1. I know HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, but I'm not interested in frontend. I want to learn backend development but don't know which JavaScript framework to start with. Given that I dont know a thing in backend (I only know the await fetch API), which framework would you recommend?
    2. I know HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, but I'm not interested in frontend. I want to learn backend development but don't know which JavaScript framework to start with. Given that I dont know a thing in backend (I only know the await fetch API), which framework would you recommend?
    #1
    javascript framework
    I know HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, but I'm not interested in frontend. I want to learn backend development but don't know which JavaScript framework to start with. Given that I dont know a thing in backend (I only know the await fetch API), which framework would you recommend? · I know HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, but I'm not interested in frontend. I want to learn backend development but don't know which JavaScript framework to start with. Given that I dont know a thing in backend (I only know the await fetch API), which framework would you recommend?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/coding for?
Best for Programmers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/coding free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/coding have?
Roughly 645K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/coding on?
r/coding runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/coding cover?
On the Hive Index, r/coding is organized under Programmers.
How do I join r/coding?
You can join r/coding by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Software Development communities like?
The largest tech-adjacent category on the site, covering software engineering across languages, frameworks, and specialties. Discord and Slack host communities for specific languages and stacks, while Reddit has massive general programming communities. Good for code review, career advice, tool recommendations, and connecting with developers at similar stages.
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