How is the coding culture in IIT Kharagpur?

Coding isn’t necessarily meant for CSE students only and has a broader angle to it. Coding simply means simplifying tasks by expressing them in form of a set of routines or commands and making the computer do work for us. So, if you are interested in coding then being in a core branch doesn’t restrict you from pursuing your passion.

Some spectrums of Coding that can be observed in IIT Kharagpur are as follows

• Competitive Coding: This type of coding is the basic foundation of coding and is usually meant for beginners. You are introduced to Hackerrank, CodeChef, and TopCoder.

• Open Source Programming: The open source culture within the campus of IIT Kharagpur is promoted by the KOSS or the Kharagpur Open Source Society. This group has made excellent accomplishments in the field of coding at IIT Kharagpur. The Kharagpur Winter of Code is organized to help students gain insight and a first-hand experience into how the Open Source community functions. 
• Data Analytics and Machine Learning: This field is promoted by The Kharagpur Data Analytics Group (KDAG). Additionally, the Data Analytics event in both the Inter Hall Technology General Championships (General Championship (Technology) and Open IIT (Instiinfo) renders a plethora of opportunities for students to learn the basics of Data Analysis and Machine Learning from their seniors.

• Robotics: This field of coding is the most vibrant in IIT KGP owing to the relentless contributions of the Technology Robotix Society that not only gives freshers a casual introduction to the world of Robotics but also a firsthand experience of it. 

• Cyber Security and Ethical Hacking, App Development and Web Development: These are the miscellaneous courses of Robotics that are hosted by the Web and Design teams of both SpringFest and KTJ to promote extensive learning and experience in this field. It is taught by seniors who are experts in this field and are free of cost.

I hope my answer gave a detailed insight into the coding culture at IIT Kharagpur.