Our Mission
We're Obsessed with Developer Productivity
We're not just teachers, we're developers. We built CodeCrafters Academy to share the hard-won lessons that you can't learn from a manual.
CodeCrafters Academy was founded by a group of veteran iOS developers in San Francisco who believe that true mastery comes from a deep understanding of process and tools, not just language syntax. Our mission is to elevate the craft of software development by focusing on efficiency, architecture, and the workflows that separate the good from the great.
From a Crowded Cafe to a Global Classroom
Innovation often starts with frustration. Our journey began when we stopped accepting slow builds as "part of the job."
2015 — The SoMa Meetup
It started as a weekly meetup for developers in San Francisco's SoMa district. We weren't discussing the latest Swift syntax; we were debating build times. We realized that efficiency tools and workflows were the most requested topic, yet the least documented.
2018 — The 'Aha' Moment
After consulting for major Silicon Valley firms, we noticed a pattern: Junior developers knew how to code, but they didn't know how to ship. They struggled with Xcode quirks, memory leaks, and bloated archives. We created our first internal guide: "The Xcode Cleaner Manifesto."
Today — Global Methodology
We transitioned to an online academy to reach a global audience, yet we remain rooted in the San Francisco innovation culture. Our instructors now hold a combined 50+ years of experience shipping high-scale iOS apps, bringing Silicon Valley standards to students worldwide.
Meet the Experts
The veteran engineers behind the curriculum.
Alex Chen
FOUNDER & CEO
Former Lead iOS Architect at two FAANG companies. Alex founded CodeCrafters to bridge the gap between academic theory and the brutal reality of shipping efficient code at scale.
Sarah Jenkins
HEAD OF CURRICULUM
With 15 years in systems programming, Sarah ensures every course module is technically rigorous. She specializes in memory management and build pipeline optimization.
Marcus Thorne
LEAD INSTRUCTOR
A keynote speaker at international Swift conferences. Marcus has a unique talent for breaking down complex compiler concepts into actionable strategies for junior and senior devs alike.
Ready to Level Up Your Skills?
Join thousands of developers in San Francisco and beyond who have transformed their workflow with CodeCrafters Academy.
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