/r/compsci/

r/compsci

4.0M members
r/compsci is a subreddit with 4.0M members. The community frequently discusses programming, computer science, ai, struggling, and coding, and they frequently recommend/review programming languages and math books.
Computer Science Theory and Application. We share and discuss any content that computer scientists find interesting. People from all walks of life welcome, including hackers, hobbyists, professionals, and academics.

Popular Topics in r/compsci

#1

Programming

25 posts
#2

Computer Science

24 posts
#3

Ai

23 posts
#4

Struggling

12 posts
#5

Coding

11 posts
#6

Algorithm

8 posts
#7

Algorithms

8 posts
#8

Research

8 posts
#9

Looking For Resource

7 posts
#10

Math

6 posts

Products Discussed in r/compsci

#1
McGraw-Hill Education
4.0 from 1 review
#2
Sebesta
5.0 from 1 review
#3
Crafting Interpreters
5.0 from 1 review

Math Books

2 reviews
#1
MIT
5.0 from 1 review
#2
Gilbert Strang
5.0 from 1 review

Member Growth in r/compsci

Yearly
+16k members(0.4%)

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Last updated: September 16, 2026