Contributing to Computer Science Resources

⚠️ Important Notes

Generated Pages Are Not Source Files

The resources/ folder is automatically generated from data/resources.json. It is ignored by Git and rebuilt during local and CI/Vercel builds.

Never make manual edits to files in the resources/ folder or commit generated pages. Add or update resources only in data/resources.json.

What This Project Is NOT

This project lists practice platforms, exercise sites, and learning resources - NOT documentation or reference materials.

We do NOT accept:

• Language documentation (MDN, Python Docs, React Docs, etc.)
• Framework documentation (Vue, Angular, Svelte, Next.js, etc.)
• Tool documentation (Docker docs, Kubernetes docs, etc.)
• Reference guides or API documentation
• Youtube channels, podcasts, blogs, newsletters, or other content that is not primarily focused on interactive learning or practice

We DO accept:

• Interactive coding platforms with exercises (LeetCode, Exercism, etc.)
• Online courses and learning platforms (Coursera, edX, etc.)
• Interview preparation platforms (Pramp, Interviewing.io, etc.)
• CTF and cybersecurity labs (picoCTF, Hack The Box, etc.)
• Linux/DevOps hands-on labs (OverTheWire, Katacoda, etc.)
• University open courseware (MIT OCW, Harvard CS50, etc.)
• Game-based coding learning platforms (CodinGame, CodeCombat, etc.)
• Networking practice platforms (Subnetting Practice, ProProfs Cisco Quiz, etc.)
• Related new categories of learning platforms that fit the above criteria

Language Requirement

All resources must be accessible in English. Resources that are only available in other languages without English translation are not accepted.

Reporting Invalid Resources

If you find a resource that violates the above rules (e.g., documentation, reference materials, or content that is not primarily focused on interactive learning or practice), you can:

• Open an issue to report it
• Submit a pull request to remove it from data/resources.json

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How to Add or Update Resources

Step 1: Edit the Data Source

All resources are stored in a single source of truth:

data/resources.json

Step 2: Validate Your Changes

Run the validation script to ensure your JSON follows the schema:

bun run validate

Step 3: Generate Pages

After editing resources.json, regenerate all pages:

bun run generate

Step 4: Submit Your Changes

Commit the following files:

• data/resources.json (your changes)
• data/resources.json.bak (if created by validation)

Do not commit the resources/ folder; it is generated automatically and ignored by Git.

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JSON Schema

The resources.json file must follow this structure:

{
  "categories": [
    {
      "id": "category-id",
      "name": "Category Name",
      "description": "Category description",
      "icon": "📚",
      "subcategories": [
        {
          "id": "subcategory-id",
          "name": "Subcategory Name",
          "resources": [
            {
              "name": "Resource Name",
              "url": "https://example.com",
              "description": "Resource description (10-200 chars)",
              "price": "free" // or "freemium" or "paid"
            }
          ]
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "priceLabels": {
    "free": "Free",
    "freemium": "Freemium",
    "paid": "Paid"
  },
  "priceBadge": {
    "free": "tip",
    "freemium": "warning",
    "paid": "danger"
  }
}

Field Rules

Field	Rules
category.id	kebab-case, lowercase, alphanumeric + hyphens
subcategory.id	kebab-case, lowercase, alphanumeric + hyphens
resource.price	Must be one of: free, freemium, paid
resource.url	Must be a valid URL (https required)
resource.description	10-200 characters

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Available Scripts

bun run validate    # Validate resources.json against schema
bun run generate    # Generate all pages from JSON
bun run build       # Build the VitePress site
bun run dev         # Start development server

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Need Help?

If you have questions about contributing, please open an issue on GitHub.