CodeGuessr

Getting Started with CodeGuessr

Ready to start your coding journey? This guide will get you up and running with CodeGuessr in minutes.

Getting Started

Getting started with CodeGuessr is simple and takes less than 2 minutes.

Step 1: Visit the Daily Challenge

Go to codeguessr.com/daily-challenge to see today's coding challenge.

Step 2: Try as Guest or Create Account

You can play immediately as a guest, or create an account to save your progress, track streaks, and unlock achievements.

Step 3: Start Solving

Read the code snippet, predict its output, and submit your guess. You have 6 attempts to get it right!

Your First Challenge

Let's walk through what to expect in your first CodeGuessr challenge.

Example Challenge

# Python
numbers = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
result = sum(numbers) / len(numbers)
print(f"Average: {result:.1f}")

Question: What will this code output when run?

How to Approach It

  1. Read the code line by line:
    • numbers = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] creates a list
    • sum(numbers) adds all numbers: 1+2+3+4+5 = 15
    • len(numbers) counts items: 5
    • result = 15 / 5 = 3.0
  2. Understand the output format:
    • f"Average: {result:.1f}" formats the number to 1 decimal place
    • So 3.0 becomes "Average: 3.0"
  3. Submit your answer: Type "Average: 3.0" and click submit

Understanding Feedback

CodeGuessr uses Wordle-style color feedback to help you learn from each guess.

Correct: This character is correct and in the right position.

Wrong Position: This character exists in the answer but in a different position.

Not Present: This character is not in the correct answer at all.

Pro Tips

  • Pay attention to spaces, punctuation, and capitalization
  • Use each guess to eliminate possibilities
  • Blue feedback is your friend - keep those characters!
  • Purple feedback means you're close - try different positions

Next Steps

Now that you know the basics, here's how to make the most of CodeGuessr:

Build Your Streak

  • Try to solve the daily challenge every day
  • Streaks unlock achievements and boost motivation
  • Set a daily reminder to check for new challenges
  • Even partial solutions help maintain engagement

Learn from Mistakes

  • Read explanations after completing challenges
  • Review your guess history to spot patterns
  • Practice similar problems to reinforce learning
  • Don't be afraid to make mistakes - they're part of learning!

Ready to Start?

You now have everything you need to begin your CodeGuessr journey. Remember, every expert was once a beginner!

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Getting Started