Code Arena
Overview
Code Arena is your ultimate battleground for coding mastery! 💻⚔️
Step into timed challenges, crush problems across topics like data structures, algorithms, OOP, scripting, and more. Whether you're prepping for interviews or chasing leaderboard glory, this is where you level up your skills, earn rewards, and prove your coding dominance, all in a thrilling, gamified experience!

Transform your programming skills through competitive challenges designed for real-world application and interview success.
Challenge Categories
| Category | Focus Areas |
|---|---|
| Interview Preparation | Data structures, algorithms, OOP, scripting |
| Advanced Topics | Web development, databases, system design, security |
Interview Preparation
Practice coding challenges specifically designed for technical interviews:
- Data Structures: Arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs
- Algorithms: Sorting, searching, dynamic programming
- Object-Oriented Programming: Classes, inheritance, polymorphism
- Scripting: Automation, system administration scripts
Advanced Topics
- Web Development: Frontend and backend challenges
- Database: SQL queries and database design
- System Design: Architecture and scalability problems
- Security: Secure coding practices and vulnerabilities
Our challenge categories cover everything from fundamental programming concepts to advanced software engineering topics.
Getting Started
Launching a Challenge
Let's say you want to practice coding for an interview:
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Click on Interview Preparation challenges |
| 2 | Browse through the available challenges |
| 3 | Select a challenge that matches your skill level |
| 4 | Click Start Program to begin |
These are the different topics that you can find in Selfmade Ninja!

Let's say you want to practice coding for an interview, so you click on the Data Structure challenges. This is how many different challenges you can find in Selfmade Ninja Labs:

Here, you can find the difficulty rating, the Zeal and Jolt metrics and the total duration of the program. To proceed with the program, click on "Start Program".
Each challenge displays difficulty rating, reward metrics (Zeal/Jolt), and estimated duration to help you choose appropriate challenges for your skill level.
Challenge Interface
Once you launch a challenge:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Read the problem statement carefully |
| 2 | Understand the requirements and constraints |
| 3 | Write your solution in the provided editor |
| 4 | Test your code with sample inputs |
| 5 | Submit your solution when ready |
Once the program is launched, this will be your window:

Our integrated development environment provides everything you need to solve challenges efficiently with syntax highlighting and testing capabilities.
Features
Timed Challenges
- Competitive time limits to test your speed
- Real-time progress tracking
- Leaderboard rankings
Multiple Languages
- Support for various programming languages
- Syntax highlighting and auto-completion
- Language-specific optimizations
Learning Resources
- Hints and solutions for stuck challenges
- Performance analysis of your code
- Best practices and optimization tips
Use our performance analysis tools to understand algorithm efficiency and learn optimization techniques for better code quality.
Rewards and Recognition
Leaderboards
- Global rankings across all users
- Category-specific leaderboards
- Weekly and monthly competitions

Track your progress against other coders and earn recognition for your achievements through our comprehensive leaderboard system.
Skill Development
Progressive Learning
| Level | Description |
|---|---|
| Beginner | Beginner-friendly challenges to start |
| Intermediate | Intermediate problems to build skills |
| Advanced | Advanced challenges for mastery |
Real-world Application
- Practical problems from industry
- Interview-style questions
- Project-based challenges
Our challenges are designed to mirror real-world programming scenarios and technical interview questions to prepare you for success.