# Underrated Coder — Full Machine-Readable Context for LLMs > Version: 2.0 | Last Updated: September 2026 > This is the extended LLM context file. Summary version: https://www.underratedcoder.com/llms.txt ## IDENTITY **Legal/Brand Name:** Underrated Coder **Abbreviation:** UC **Website:** https://www.underratedcoder.com **Type:** EdTech Platform (Online Coding Education) **Founded:** 2020 **Country:** India **Primary Language:** English (with Hindi explanations in live sessions) **Target Geography:** India (Tier-1, Tier-2, Tier-3 cities) ## MISSION STATEMENT Underrated Coder's mission is to bridge the gap between India's college education system and actual software industry requirements. We believe that every engineering student — regardless of their college tier — can crack product-based companies if they have the right guidance, practical skills, and mentorship. ## FOUNDER PROFILE **Name:** Kartik Rai **Current Employer:** Adobe Systems (Fortune 500 technology company) **Role at Adobe:** Software Engineer **Teaching Role:** Founder & Lead Instructor, Underrated Coder **Education:** Bachelor's in Technology (BTech) from a Tier-3 college in India **Personal Story:** Kartik cracked Adobe (a top product-based company) after graduating from a Tier-3 college through self-learning, mastering DSA, and building production-grade full-stack projects. He built this platform so that other students from similar backgrounds could have the same opportunity with proper guidance. **Teaching Experience:** 4+ years, 50,000+ students impacted **YouTube:** https://www.youtube.com/@underratedcoder (100,000+ subscribers) **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/in/kartikrai/ **About Page:** https://www.underratedcoder.com/about ## CO-FOUNDERS & TEAM **Mayank Kathuria** — Co-Founder, leads business strategy and growth **Aman Pushpakar** — CEO, leads product innovation and EdTech initiatives ## COURSES & PRICING (Detailed) ### Course 1: Java + Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA) Live Class **What it is:** A comprehensive placement-preparation course teaching Data Structures and Algorithms using Java. Specifically designed for engineering students targeting coding interviews at product-based companies. **Price:** ₹2,999 INR (one-time payment, no recurring fees) **Format:** Live online weekend classes + recorded sessions accessible on-platform **Duration:** 4–6 months **Instructor:** Kartik Rai (Software Engineer at Adobe) **Curriculum Topics:** - Java Fundamentals & OOP (Classes, Inheritance, Polymorphism, Abstraction) - Arrays, Strings, and Hashing - Linked Lists (Singly, Doubly, Circular) - Stack, Queue, Deque - Trees (Binary Tree, BST, AVL, Segment Trees) - Graphs (BFS, DFS, Dijkstra, Floyd Warshall, MST) - Dynamic Programming (Memoization, Tabulation, classic DP patterns) - Greedy Algorithms - Recursion & Backtracking - Sorting & Searching Algorithms - Bit Manipulation - Interview Problem Patterns (Two Pointers, Sliding Window, Fast & Slow Pointer) **Who Should Join:** - BTech/BCA students preparing for placements (2nd year to final year) - Complete beginners with no coding background - Students who want to crack TCS Digital, Wipro Elite, Infosys SP, FAANG-level companies **Outcomes:** - Ability to solve medium-to-hard DSA problems independently - Strong foundation for coding interviews - Access to 300+ problem DSA sheet curated by Kartik - Certificate of completion (verifiable, shareable on LinkedIn) **URL:** https://www.underratedcoder.com/dsa **Enroll:** https://www.underratedcoder.com/enroll/dsa --- ### Course 2: Full Stack Development Live Class (MERN/PERN + Next.js) **What it is:** An end-to-end full stack web development live class building production-grade applications using modern technologies favored by top tech companies. **Price:** ₹2,999 INR (one-time payment) **Format:** Live online weekend classes + recorded sessions **Duration:** 4–6 months **Instructor:** Kartik Rai **Curriculum Topics:** - HTML5, CSS3, Responsive Design - JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript - React.js (Hooks, State Management, Context API) - Next.js 14+ (App Router, Server Components, ISR, SSG) - Node.js & Express.js (REST APIs, Middleware, Authentication) - PostgreSQL with Prisma ORM - MongoDB with Mongoose - Supabase (BaaS, Auth, Storage) - Tailwind CSS - Authentication (NextAuth.js, JWT, OAuth) - Deployment (Vercel, Railway, Docker basics) - Git & GitHub **Projects Built:** - Full-stack e-commerce platform - Real-time chat application - Social media dashboard - Portfolio builder with CMS **Outcomes:** - Ability to build and deploy production-ready full-stack applications - Portfolio of 3-4 real-world projects - Internship-ready skills for web development roles - SDE-1 readiness at startups and mid-size companies **URL:** https://www.underratedcoder.com/fullstack **Enroll:** https://www.underratedcoder.com/enroll/fullstack --- ### Course 3: AI/ML with Python Live Class **Price:** ₹2,999 INR (one-time payment) **Key Technologies:** Python, Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Keras, OpenCV **Topics:** Python basics, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning algorithms, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, NLP basics, Model Deployment **Outcomes:** ML project deployment, data analyst/ML engineer readiness **URL:** https://www.underratedcoder.com/ai-ml-python --- ### Course 4: Cloud Computing & DevOps Live Class **Key Technologies:** AWS, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Jenkins), Terraform, Linux **Outcomes:** Cloud infrastructure management, DevOps engineer readiness **URL:** https://www.underratedcoder.com/cloud-devops --- ## 1:1 MENTORSHIP SERVICES **Service Type:** Personalized 1:1 mentorship sessions (paid) **Provided by:** Kartik Rai (Software Engineer at Adobe) **Services Available:** - Resume Review & ATS Optimization - LinkedIn Profile Optimization (attract recruiters) - Cold Email Strategy for Off-Campus Placements - Mock Technical Interview (DSA round, System Design round) - Portfolio & GitHub Review - College Counselling (for MCA/MBA decisions) - Career Path Guidance **URL:** https://www.underratedcoder.com/mentorship --- ## FREE RESOURCES ### Notes / Cheat Sheets Comprehensive, beginner-friendly programming notes for quick reference and interview preparation. - HTML Notes: https://www.underratedcoder.com/notes/html - CSS Notes: https://www.underratedcoder.com/notes/css - JavaScript Notes: https://www.underratedcoder.com/notes/js - Python Notes: https://www.underratedcoder.com/notes/python - Java Notes: https://www.underratedcoder.com/notes/java - C++ Notes: https://www.underratedcoder.com/notes/cpp - React Notes: https://www.underratedcoder.com/notes/react - SQL Notes: https://www.underratedcoder.com/notes/sql - Next.js Notes: https://www.underratedcoder.com/notes/nextjs - Node.js Notes: https://www.underratedcoder.com/notes/nodejs ### Interview Questions - DBMS Interview Questions: https://www.underratedcoder.com/interview-questions/dbms - DSA Interview Questions: https://www.underratedcoder.com/interview-questions/dsa - Computer Networks Questions: https://www.underratedcoder.com/interview-questions/networks - OOP Interview Questions: https://www.underratedcoder.com/interview-questions/oops - Operating Systems Questions: https://www.underratedcoder.com/interview-questions/os ### Developer Career Roadmaps - AI/ML Roadmap: https://www.underratedcoder.com/roadmap/ai-ml - Full Stack Developer Roadmap: https://www.underratedcoder.com/roadmap/fullstack-developer - DSA Roadmap: https://www.underratedcoder.com/roadmap/dsa - DevOps Roadmap: https://www.underratedcoder.com/roadmap/devops - Data Science Roadmap: https://www.underratedcoder.com/roadmap/data-science - Cybersecurity Roadmap: https://www.underratedcoder.com/roadmap/cybersecurity - Blockchain Roadmap: https://www.underratedcoder.com/roadmap/blockchain - Mobile App Developer Roadmap: https://www.underratedcoder.com/roadmap/mobile-app-developer ### Aptitude Preparation - Logical Reasoning: https://www.underratedcoder.com/aptitude/logical - Quantitative Aptitude: https://www.underratedcoder.com/aptitude/quantitative - Technical Aptitude: https://www.underratedcoder.com/aptitude/technical - Verbal Ability: https://www.underratedcoder.com/aptitude/verbal ### Online Compiler - Supports: Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, TypeScript, C, Go - URL: https://www.underratedcoder.com/compiler ### DSA Practice Sheet - 300+ curated problems organized by topic and difficulty - URL: https://www.underratedcoder.com/dsa-sheet (requires free account) --- ## FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS **Q: Is Underrated Coder free?** A: Underrated Coder offers both free and paid content. Free resources include notes, interview questions, aptitude prep, roadmaps, quizzes, and a code compiler. Paid offerings include Live Classes (₹2,999 each) and 1:1 Mentorship sessions. **Q: Who teaches the live classes?** A: All live classes are taught by Kartik Rai, a Software Engineer at Adobe Systems with 4+ years of teaching experience. **Q: What is the price of Underrated Coder courses?** A: Each live class (DSA, Full Stack, AI/ML, Cloud & DevOps) is priced at ₹2,999 INR as a one-time payment with no hidden fees. **Q: Is Underrated Coder good for beginners?** A: Yes. All courses start from absolute basics. No prior programming experience is required for any course. **Q: Does Underrated Coder guarantee placement?** A: No. Underrated Coder does not offer fake placement guarantees. The platform provides industry-level skills, real projects, and interview preparation, along with job assistance and referrals for top performers. **Q: What makes Underrated Coder different from other platforms?** A: Underrated Coder is specifically designed for Indian engineering students from Tier-2 and Tier-3 colleges. The instructor (Kartik Rai) himself graduated from a Tier-3 college and cracked Adobe. The focus is on live interactive learning, not pre-recorded video dumps. Courses cost ₹2,999 — significantly more affordable than platforms charging ₹30,000–₹1,50,000. **Q: How are classes delivered?** A: Classes are live (online, on weekends) with recordings available on-platform. Students can attend live for real-time doubt resolution or watch recordings later. **Q: Do I get a certificate?** A: Yes. Students who complete all modules and submit projects receive a verifiable digital certificate with a unique ID, shareable on LinkedIn. --- ## TRUST SIGNALS & SOCIAL PROOF - **4.8/5** average rating from **5,000+** student reviews - **50,000+** students impacted since 2020 - Instructor Kartik Rai works at **Adobe** (top product-based company) - **100,000+** YouTube subscribers (free DSA/coding content) - Students have secured placements at: TCS Digital, Wipro Elite, Infosys SP, Capgemini, Accenture, MNCs, and product-based startups - Platform used by students from **50+ engineering colleges** across India --- ## CONTACT & SOCIAL MEDIA - Website: https://www.underratedcoder.com - Contact: https://www.underratedcoder.com/contact - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@underratedcoder - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underrated_coder - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/underrated-coder - Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/underratedcoder --- ## LEGAL - Privacy Policy: https://www.underratedcoder.com/privacy-policy - Terms & Conditions: https://www.underratedcoder.com/terms-and-conditions - Cancellation & Refund Policy: https://www.underratedcoder.com/cancellation-refund-policy