CoursesCase Study

CodeCraft Academy

Interactive coding education platform with live exercises, progress tracking, and certifications.

Role

Full-Stack Developer & Content Architect

Timeline

4 months

Stack

Next.js, MDX, Stripe

Platform

Web (EdTech)

TECH STACK

Next.jsMDXStripePrismaVercel

THE PROBLEM

What needed solving

1

Self-taught developers struggled with fragmented learning paths spread across YouTube, blogs, and outdated documentation.

2

Existing platforms focused on video lectures without hands-on coding practice or real-world project building.

3

Progress tracking was superficial -- completion percentages don't reflect actual skill development.

4

Certifications from most platforms lacked industry credibility due to easy-to-game assessment systems.

THE SOLUTION

How I approached it

Built structured learning paths with interactive code exercises embedded directly in lessons using a custom MDX renderer.

Created a project-based curriculum where students build real applications and receive automated code reviews.

Implemented skill-based assessments that test practical ability rather than memorization.

Designed a certification system with proctored exams and portfolio-grade capstone projects.

WHAT I BUILT

My responsibilities

Built the full-stack platform with Next.js, Prisma, and PostgreSQL

Created the interactive code exercise engine with sandboxed execution

Implemented the MDX-based content system with custom components

Integrated Stripe for course purchases and subscription management

Designed the progress tracking and skill assessment system

Built the certification pipeline with automated grading

KEY FEATURES

What makes it special

Interactive Exercises

Code directly in the browser with instant feedback, test runners, and hint systems.

Project-Based Learning

Build real applications with guided steps, automated code reviews, and best practice suggestions.

Skill Assessments

Practical coding challenges that test real-world problem-solving, not just syntax recall.

Certifications

Industry-relevant certifications with proctored exams and portfolio-grade capstone projects.

RESULTS & IMPACT

The numbers speak

3,500+

Active Learners

74%

Course Completion

82%

Job Placement

$28K MRR

Revenue

NEXT STEPS

What's coming next

1

Adding live mentorship sessions and code review services

2

Building team and enterprise licensing for companies

3

Creating a community-driven course authoring platform

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