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| type = [[Programming Education]]

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| founder = [[Bhavin Turakhia]]

| key_people = Gaurav Munjal ([[CEO]])

| industry = [[Software industry|Software]]

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'''CodeChef''' is an online programming platform that empowers learners to master coding through structured courses, thousands of practice problems, and regular contests. It offers beginner-friendly paths in languages like Python, C++, and Java, along with advanced tracks in data structures, algorithms, and web development. For educational institutions, CodeChef provides integrated lab modules and mobile-friendly courseware that can be embedded into lectures, labs, or homework assignments.

'''CodeChef''' is an online educational platform and competitive programming community of global programmers. CodeChef started as an educational initiative in 2009 by [[Directi]], an Indian software company. In 2020, it became owned by Unacademy.

|url=https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/codecademy| access-date=Jan 15, 2021}}</ref> CodeChef competes with similar Ed-Tech companies likesuch as [[Leetcode|LeetCode]], [[HackerRank]], [[SPOJ]], PrepInsta Prime, [[Topcoder]], and GeeksforGeeks.

Along with monthly coding contests for the community, Code-Chef has initiatives for schools, colleges and women in competitive programming.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Saraswathy|first=M.|date=2013-07-30|title=Directi launches CodeChef for Indian school kids|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/directi-launches-codechef-for-indian-school-kids-113073000323_1.html|access-date=2021-05-26}}</ref> It hosted the India regionals of the ICPC for college students, as well as for the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI), for school students in India.

Most parts of CodeChef are available without charge, but the more advanced features require a monthly subscription. <ref>{{cite magazine|magazine=PC magazine| title=CodeAcademy review|date=August 5, 2021

|url=https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/codecademy| access-date=Jan 15, 2021}}</ref> CodeChef competes with similar Ed-Tech companies like LeetCode, HackerRank, SPOJ, PrepInsta Prime, Topcoder.

==History==

'''CodeChef'''It is an online educational platform and competitive programming community of global programmers. CodeChef startedbegan as an educational initiative in 2009 by [[Directi]], an Indian software company. In 2020, it becamewas ownedpurchased by Unacademy.

In 2010, Directi launched Code-Chef to help programmers improve their problem-solving skills through active participation in programming contests. The goal was to strengthen problem-solving skills by fostering friendly competition and community engagement.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/business/biztech/directi-enhances-software-collaboration-through-codechef-1874153.html|title = Directi Enhances Software Collaboration Through CodeChef-Business News , Firstpost|date = 9 September 2009}}</ref>

In 2010, Directi launched Code-Chef to help programmers improve their problem-solving skills through active participation in programming contests. The goal was to strengthen problem-solving skills by fostering friendly competition and community engagement.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/business/biztech/directi-enhances-software-collaboration-through-codechef-1874153.html|title = Directi Enhances Software Collaboration Through CodeChef-Business News , Firstpost|date = 9 September 2009}}</ref> In July of that year, the organization introduced the "Go for Gold" initiative, enabling Indian teams to excel at the world finals of the [[International Collegiate Programming Contest]] (formerly known as ACM-ICPC).<ref name="2-day ICP contest to begin at CSJM University today">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kanpur/2-day-icp-contest-to-begin-at-csjm-university-today/articleshow/73022892.cms |title=2-day ICP contest to begin at CSJM University today |website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=30 December 2019}}</ref>

In July 2013, itDirecti inauguratedlaunched the "Code-Chef for Schools" program to fosterencourage programmingschool talentstudents into schoolparticipate studentsin programming. The initiative hopes to enable Indian students to excel at the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI). The competition requires contestants to show necessary IT skills such as problem analysis, algorithm and data structure design, programming, and testing.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Saraswathy|first=M.|date=2013-07-30|title=Directi launches CodeChef for Indian school =Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/directi-launches-codechef-for-indian-school-kids-113073000323_1.html|access-date=2021-05-26}}</ref>

In November 2017, the first Code-Chef Certification exam was conducted. IBy 2018, the organization launched CodeChef for Business to target technology enterprises.{{Citation needed|date=June 2023|reason=Coding for business?}}

AlongIn withaddition to monthly coding contests for the community, Code-ChefCodeChef hashad initiatives for schools, colleges and women in competitive programming.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Saraswathy |first=M. |date=2013-07-30 |title=Directi launches CodeChef for Indian school kids|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/directi-launches-codechef-for-indian-school-kids-113073000323_1.html |access-date=2021-05-26 |work=Business Standard India}}</ref> It hosted the India regionals of the ICPC for college students, as well as for the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI), for school students in India.

In July 2010, the organization launched the "Go for Gold" initiative, enabling Indian teams to excel at the world finals of the [[International Collegiate Programming Contest]] (formerly known as ACM-ICPC).<ref name="2-day ICP contest to begin at CSJM University today">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kanpur/2-day-icp-contest-to-begin-at-csjm-university-today/articleshow/73022892.cms |title=2-day ICP contest to begin at CSJM University today |website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=30 December 2019}}</ref>

In 2020, its ownership was changed from Directi (founded by Bhavin Turakhia) to [[Unacademy (Gaurav Munjal, CEO)]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://entrackr.com/2020/06/unacademy-acquires-codechef/#:~:text=Unacademy%20has%20announced%20the%20acquisition,skills%20vertical%20for%20school%20kids.|title = Unacademy acquires non-profit coding platform CodeChef|date = 18 June 2020}}</ref>

In July 2013, it inaugurated the "Code-Chef for Schools" program to foster programming talent in school students. The initiative hopes to enable Indian students to excel at the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI). The competition requires contestants to show necessary IT skills such as problem analysis, algorithm and data structure design, programming, and testing.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Saraswathy|first=M.|date=2013-07-30|title=Directi launches CodeChef for Indian school =Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/directi-launches-codechef-for-indian-school-kids-113073000323_1.html|access-date=2021-05-26}}</ref>

After failing to reach profitability, Unacademy announced it would retain a 30% stake in CodeChef while returning the remaining equity to the company's founding team to support further growth.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shah |first=Sneha |date=2023-03-31 |title=After hiving off CodeChef, Unacademy cuts 12% staff |url=https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/after-hiving-off-codechef-unacademy-cuts-12-staff-11680202273920.html |access-date=2023-04-18 |website=mint |language=en}}</ref>

In November 2017, the first Code-Chef Certification exam was conducted. I 2018, the organization launched CodeChef for Business to target technology enterprises.

Starting 2023, CodeChef operates as an independent company owned and run by its independent management team and employees.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kashyap |first=Hemant |date=2023-03-29 |title=Bhavin Turakhia's CodeChef Splits From Unacademy |url=https://inc42.com/buzz/bhavin-tarukhias-codechef-splits-from-unacademy/ |access-date=2023-11-06 |website=Inc42 Media |language=en}}</ref>

In 2020, its ownership was changed from Directi (founded by Bhavin Turakhia) to Unacademy (Gaurav Munjal, CEO).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://entrackr.com/2020/06/unacademy-acquires-codechef/#:~:text=Unacademy%20has%20announced%20the%20acquisition,skills%20vertical%20for%20school%20kids.|title = Unacademy acquires non-profit coding platform CodeChef|date = 18 June 2020}}</ref>

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