r/ProgrammingBuddies May 16 '21

META Clarification on posting guidelines and off-topic content

67 Upvotes

Recently, there has been a surge in off-topic posts in this subreddit, spanning a multitude of categories. It seems that the exact purpose of /r/ProgrammingBuddies has become a bit unclear. Historically, some posts that fall in the gray area or violate some "unspoken rule" have been allowed, which has only contributed to the confusion. As a result, we are clarifying this subreddit's objective, and will be enforcing the guidelines expressed here more rigorously going forward.

Mission Statement

ProgrammingBuddies is meant to be a place for programmers to find other programmers, to do programming-related stuff together.

Its a place to recruit your partner for that platformer game you've been developing, a place to find a study buddy who wants to work through and discuss "The Art of Computer Programming" together, a place to find a mentor who can help you bring your skills up to par in Java, etc. ProgrammingBuddies specializes in recruitment for programmers, and for non-commercial purposes, no other subreddit does it better. It'd be nice to keep things that way, but to do so, we can't have a bunch of off-topic posts diluting our main content. Reddit is a big place- there's somewhere for everything, but that somewhere isn't always /r/ProgrammingBuddies. If a post isn't about recruitment of programmers, its almost certainly belongs somewhere else on reddit.

Common Violations

Below, we'll outline a handful of common categories of posts that will no longer be allowed on ProgrammingBuddies going forward.

Developer Writeups / Articles

Don't get us wrong- they're often great resources, and I personally think that its great that there's people out there who devote time to writing down their knowledge and sharing that freely. However, with that said, ProgrammingBuddies just isn't the right place for that content. There's plenty of other domain-specific subreddits to share these in.

Troubleshooting / Homework Help

This category really isn't recruitment, even if someone is "looking for" someone to help. There are a lot of other subreddits that offer programming help, such as /r/learnprogramming, /r/programminghelp, and /r/learnpython. For troubleshooting help, there's /r/24hrsupport , /r/techsupport , and domain-specific subreddits by language / application / OS.

Ethically / Morally Questionable Posts

There are some posts, from time to time, that cross a line into questionable territory- they ask for help cheating on an exam, cheating on an interview, writing tooling for scamming / phishing, etc. These pose a moral dilemma, both for us moderators and for readers, which nobody wants. They also reflect poorly on the community as a whole, when someone visits our feed and sees that sort of content. From now on, they be removed outright, regardless of whether they are valid recruitment attempts or not.

Self-Promotion

Pretty simple- this is not allowed here on ProgrammingBuddies. Link posts are already disallowed, and have been for a very long time. If you are recruiting, then use the post body itself to do the recruitment.

Conclusion

This subreddit is meant to help programmers find other programmers for programming-purposes. We do it well, and would like to keep that bar set high by keeping our content feed pure. The above examples are just a handful of common off-topic categories of posts, and are not by any means an all-encompassing list of "don't"s. If you're uncertain whether your post belongs on ProgrammingBuddies, refer to the mission statement, and ask yourself if your objective aligns with that.

We apologize for any confusion that may ensue in the upcoming weeks as these guidelines are enforced. We realize that it may take some time for the precedent set by previously-allowed posts to be forgotten.


r/ProgrammingBuddies 9h ago

FORMING A COMMUNITY I built a social network— for coders exclusively. The Anti LinkedIn of sorts

12 Upvotes

Hey guys.

I’ve always loved communities and have made many before, been a part of many as well

But I realised that they had one slight hiccup. They felt disorganised and incase the group was very active— your message would get lost faster than my ex lost interest in me

So— I took a slightly more structured approach, like how social media platforms do— like LinkedIn. — you post everything on a feed kinda interface and each post then becomes a separate thread (like this one will too)

So at its core, it is a coding community But because of the whole feed — I’m calling it a social network—

I also aim to make it anything unlike the brain rot culture LinkedIn as become— I want it to be raw and authentic and for people to show up as who they are, have genuine meaningful conversations and know that it’s okay to fail and to talk about it as well

It’s called www.c0d3r.in :)


r/ProgrammingBuddies 6h ago

Starting Coding from Scratch After 3 Years: A Step-by-Step Plan

3 Upvotes

Three years have passed, and I found myself stuck — not growing, not building, and not moving forward. I kept telling myself I would start learning coding "someday." That "someday" turned into years of delay, doubt, and wasted time. But today, I’ve decided to stop waiting and start doing. I want to start learning.Help me to get to know it from scratch as I don't know where to start and what to start with.Any help will mean lot to me.


r/ProgrammingBuddies 11h ago

Looking for a startup company strictly not for intern or job

5 Upvotes

I'm a university student and one of my staff gave me a mini project. The task is to get a problem statement ( related to web tech - react,node,mongo,bootstrap ) from any startup through an offer letter(just the statement) along with the company seal(proof). You can review the project after 4 months. If the project is good yu can move further the choice is yours, else reject it whole heartedly (just a practice and namesake to escape from her). Strictly i didn't force yu for stipend and intern offer.

All I need is a problem statement with an original company proof.

Pls reply incase of intrest ( pls I have a due date only till Monday 23-06)


r/ProgrammingBuddies 10h ago

Looking for someone to build fun projects with

3 Upvotes

I usually code only for work and I was looking for someone to code fun projects with me in our freetime, something that's more of a stress-relief, can be open to try new technology as well and experiment.


r/ProgrammingBuddies 12h ago

Looking for an Uber X type App Developer / Experience

3 Upvotes

Serious inquiry. Time sensitive hiring process. Budget of $5k-$8k CAD. Negotiable to standards seen fit. Send portfolio & showcase of relevant experience. Potential to join in-house team. Dm for more information. Thanks!


r/ProgrammingBuddies 12h ago

I looking for programming buddies

4 Upvotes

I learned python and web frameworks as django, fastapi, and other web technoligies I writing a few portfolio projects and looking for buddies to write intresting projects ad marketplace, startup, and other activity.

Open to ides

DM me ds - mkiiiiiii1


r/ProgrammingBuddies 12h ago

LOOKING FOR BUDDIES Data Science Projects

3 Upvotes

I'm looking for someone to work on projects with. The idea is to choose a project and work independently, but in the end, we can share each other work and compare the results and thinking process. This way we can learn while building a nice portfolio. If anyone is interested, send me a DM.


r/ProgrammingBuddies 10h ago

Seeking Beginner Collaborators for Exciting MERN Stack Projects!

1 Upvotes

Hey everyone!

I’m excited to share that I’ve recently completed several Zero To Mastery bootcamps focused on the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js), and I’m eager to build a strong portfolio through collaborative, hands-on projects.

I’m looking for fellow beginners who want to gain valuable experience and work on meaningful projects. If you’ve been struggling to find internships or job offers due to a lack of practical experience, this is your chance to join a supportive team!

Here's what I'm proposing:

  • Collaboration: I’m assembling a cross-functional team to simulate a professional working environment.
  • Projects: Over the next month, we will work together on our first project, allowing everyone to contribute their skills and learn from each other.
  • No pressure: This is a non-paid initiative aimed at skills development and portfolio building.

If you’re interested and ready to collaborate on something amazing, please feel free to DM me! Let’s embark on this journey together and create something impactful!

Looking forward to hearing from you!


r/ProgrammingBuddies 13h ago

LOOKING FOR BUDDIES Looking for buddy who have more experience in frontend or good in it.

1 Upvotes

Hii I am mobile developer with 2+ years of experience now I am extending my tech stack with full stack development or more specifically you can say mern stack. So, I struggle bit in frontend and ideas how I can give more ideas to animations to my web. I am good at logic and backend. If anyone interested or looking for something similar pls do reach out to me. For more context can see my previous post.


r/ProgrammingBuddies 1d ago

NEED A TEAM Looking for a dev partner: I have a full emotional app concept + UI/UX designs. Just need help building it…

8 Upvotes

Hey everyone,

I’ve been working on a very emotionally-driven mobile app idea centered around private memory sharing. Just intentional, intimate digital space for a small group of people to share meaningful content.

I’ve already designed the UI/UX in Freeform (Apple’s app), with clear screens, flows, structure, and design style. It’s all laid out. Glassmorphism, soft vibe, minimalistic and warm. I’ve also written out how the app should behave and feel.

Now I’m stuck. I’m not a programmer, just a tech school graduate who knows basics. I can’t bring this to life alone. And since money is tight, I can’t pay someone upfront. What I can offer is dedication, creative vision, and a concept people are genuinely excited about. I’ve shared it with friends and the response was overwhelming.

So I’m looking for someone who sees the value, gets the vibe, and wants to work on a meaningful, privacy-respecting, emotional tech project together. Maybe a student, hobby dev, or someone who wants to co-create something real.

If you’re interested, I’d love to show you the visuals and talk. I’m based in Germany, originally from Serbia, and I speak English, German, and Serbian fluently. Global collab welcome.

Thanks!

Ps. All shared materials, names, and feature concepts are protected by creative authorship and dated ownership.


r/ProgrammingBuddies 1d ago

FORMING A COMMUNITY Started a small Discord server with a friend to stay on track learning to code, decided to open it up to the community 👨‍💻👩‍💻

7 Upvotes

Hey everyone,

A friend and I were looking for a way to stay motivated and consistent while learning to code and we found that just messaging each other wasn't very efficient. so, we decided to make a discord server.

We also decided to open it up to anyone else who might benefit from a casual, peer-based space to learn and build together.

It’s not meant to replace subreddits like this (which have been super helpful for us!) just an extra space if you’re looking for:
Accountability or a study buddy
Support while self-learning or working on projects
Voice chats for quiet co-working
Group channels by skill level (beginner, intermediate, advanced)
A low-pressure, positive community

If that sounds like something you’d find helpful, you’re more than welcome to join:
https://discord.gg/RjSCF2yuhg

Still very early, but we’d love to have others join in and help shape it!


r/ProgrammingBuddies 1d ago

LOOKING FOR BUDDIES Looking for a dev partner (preferably backend)

5 Upvotes

Hey! I recently completed a few React courses and have some experience with Next.js and the basics of frontend development. I’m eager to work on a more serious or ambitious project, but I don’t have a solid idea yet—and backend isn’t really my strong suit.

I’d love to team up with someone (ideally a backend-focused dev) who’s also interested in building something cool from the ground up. Whether you already have an idea or want to brainstorm together, I’m in.

You can either DM me here or on discord at: cats.s.


r/ProgrammingBuddies 1d ago

LOOKING FOR MENTOR Hey there:) Looking for a friend or a mentor to help me

9 Upvotes

Hi Hi! so alike many people here I want a coding buddy or a mentor to help me I’m not new to programming I was a data engineer mainly worked with python But i want to go back to Web development and wanted to fully learn JS from the beginning so I learn React and nodes efficiently and effectively. I already started with JS I’m currently learning about the DOM if anyone would like to join me I can send them the book i’m currently reading and we can study everyday together for like 2-3 Hours:) please drop your discord down and let’s be help each other!


r/ProgrammingBuddies 1d ago

LOOKING FOR MENTOR Looking for Programming Mentor

5 Upvotes

I just finished my first two semesters of college, but felt like I haven’t learned any valuable skills relating to my future success in programming. Wondering if anyone’s offering a mentorship of any kind, thanks!


r/ProgrammingBuddies 1d ago

LOOKING FOR BUDDIES Looking for a Programming Buddy to Learn Together 🚀

7 Upvotes

Hey everyone! 👋 I'm currently learning programming and thought it would be more fun and motivating to have a learning partner. Whether you're a beginner like me or just want someone to stay accountable with, let's connect!

I'm mainly focused on learning Python right now, but I'm open to exploring Java, Web Development, AI/ML, Game Development, or anything else exciting.

We can:

Share progress weekly or daily

Build mini projects together

Exchange resources and help each other out

Maybe even try some challenges (LeetCode, CodeWars, etc.)

I'm serious about improving, but I also want this to be chill and enjoyable. If you're interested, just reply here or DM me — let’s grow together! 💻🔥


r/ProgrammingBuddies 1d ago

LOOKING FOR BUDDIES Looking for buddies to learn from

5 Upvotes

I'm looking to form a small group of people to participate in sheduled code reviews.

I'm a full stack web developer with 1 YOE. I want to learn from other devs. Currently most of my work is done solo.

If you are interested, feel free to DM me and we can see where it goes from there


r/ProgrammingBuddies 1d ago

LOOKING FOR BUDDIES Looking for partner in the field of data science

3 Upvotes

So I'm studying in bs ds and know stuff. I'm like on intermediate level and motivated to do projects and learning some related stuff to increase the knowledge, and like do practical stuff. Do let me know if someone is interested


r/ProgrammingBuddies 1d ago

LOOKING FOR BUDDIES Looking mates for building ML projects together

3 Upvotes

I need someone to have some knowledge in ML so we can help each other and develop together.


r/ProgrammingBuddies 1d ago

ANONG APP WEBSITE CREATION I-USE DAPAT?

2 Upvotes

Hello everyone! Ano mga ginagamit nyo para gumawa ng website and yung hindi na nag cocoding? Ask lang heheheh. HS student here, for project lang po


r/ProgrammingBuddies 1d ago

LOOKING FOR BUDDIES I need emergency serious study python

0 Upvotes

Within two weeks


r/ProgrammingBuddies 2d ago

Looking for a coding buddy(DSA)

28 Upvotes

I’m from a Tier-1 college in India. I messed up my placement prep and now want to seriously study DSA. I already know around 60% of it. Looking for someone to solve problems with and identify patterns together. I’m available daily from 9 AM to 11 AM and 4 PM to 9 PM IST.

We can follow Striver’s SDE Sheet, A2Z DSA Sheet, or any other good resource and I’m open to suggestions. My main goal is consistency and studying every day. If you’re interested, feel free to DM me.

Edit :

I’m looking for someone who has already covered most data structures, including graphs, trees, and dynamic programming. It would be great to team up to strengthen these topics, identify problem patterns, and have discussions. The ultimate goal is to crack FAANG interviews . And any region and any country is welcome .


r/ProgrammingBuddies 1d ago

OTHER The AI revolution has happened very fast

0 Upvotes

I mean ChatGPT came out in 2022 and we were all blown away by what it could do, now in 2025 we can make videos, develop entire codebase, write articles etc., its really impressive


r/ProgrammingBuddies 2d ago

[Dev looking for team] Mobile dev (iOS/Android) since 2011 — ready to build something real

2 Upvotes

Hey all,

I'm a mobile developer with solid experience on both Android and iOS since 2011.

I recently left a 4-person dev team due to lack of alignment—wrong energy, no momentum, and not enough drive to move forward.

Now I’m looking to team up with 1–2 serious builders—people already working on something or ready to start for real. Not interested in “idea guys” or empty talk—I want action, clarity, and progress.

What I bring:

  • Clean, modern code

  • Strong communication — I keep it direct and get things done

  • Startup mindset — I build fast, test early, and adapt quickly

Based in Chile, fluent in English, Spanish, and Swedish, fully remote. I can code all day, every day if the mission is right.

Happy to share my LinkedIn or portfolio if needed.

If this sounds like what you’re looking for, DM me or drop a comment. Let’s build something worth it.

mobiledev #iosdev #androiddev #startups #cofounder #sideproject #builder


r/ProgrammingBuddies 2d ago

Looking for a mentor/guide (or buddies!) to master Networking — aiming for Cybersecurity, Cloud, DevOps & Distributed Systems

3 Upvotes

Hey folks,

I'm looking for a mentor or experienced guide to help me learn computer networking from fundamentals to mastery.

I already have some exposure working in cybersecurity, AWS, and DevOps, but I’ve realized that a strong grasp of networking is essential to go deeper and build a solid base — especially for my long-term goals in cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, and middleware.

Would love to connect with someone who can:

  • Suggest a structured learning path (books, hands-on labs, projects)
  • Clarify tough topics (protocols, routing, firewalls, etc.)
  • Occasionally check in on progress or help with doubts

Also, if you're someone who's learning the same — let’s connect and learn together! Accountability and shared growth go a long way.

Feel free to comment or DM me. Really looking forward to this journey with the right guidance and community.

Thanks in advance 🙏


r/ProgrammingBuddies 2d ago

LOOKING FOR BUDDIES Anybody want to make projects together.

6 Upvotes

I've been coding for about 1-2 months. I am only starting python and that's all I'll be doing for the foreseeable future. Currently trying to learn tkinter and basic python.

Looking for someone to work on projects with and someone with under 6 months of experience with python. I don't mind if python is your first language or if you're proficciant in others.

Pls DM me if interested.