Codewars
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Codewars is a community-driven coding challenge platform where users solve programming exercises (called "kata") across multiple languages to improve their skills, with content created and moderated by the community itself.
Founders & leadership
JH

Jake HoffnerCPTO/Co-Founder2012–2023Jake Hoffner co-founded Codewars.com and Qualified.io, platforms focused on technical skill assessment and development that have exited. He has over 25 years of experience across design, engineering, and executive roles, with 15+ years specializing in technical talent development and an interest in AI applications for developer learning and workflows.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Codewars do?
- Codewars is a community-driven coding challenge platform where users solve programming exercises (called "kata") across multiple languages to improve their skills, with content created and moderated by the community itself.
- Who founded Codewars?
- Codewars was founded by Jake Hoffner.
- Who are Codewars's investors?
- Codewars's investors include Hinge Capital.