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Community Boot.dev FAQ

Introduction and Disclaimer

Boot.dev is a great platform and I wish to support it by creating this unofficial FAQ. I am not affiliated with boot.dev in any way and boot.dev is not in any way responsible for the accuracy of the information listed in this document. The questions and answers documented here are based on what I often see on the official boot.dev Discord server.

Contact

How do I contact the boot.dev team?

Visit the official boot.dev Contact Us web page to contact the boot.dev team.

Should I reach out to the boot.dev team via Discord?

The boot.dev team does read messages posted in Discord. Having said that, if you have any questions related to your subscription, payments, discounts or refunds, boot.dev official email is the best option. You can find boot.dev official email address on the official boot.dev Contact Us web page.

Subscription

How do I reach out to the boot.dev team regarding my subscription, payments, discounts or refunds?

For any questions related to your subscription, payments, discounts or refunds, boot.dev official email is the best option. You can find boot.dev official email address on the official boot.dev Contact Us web page.

Roadmap

Where can I find the official boot.dev roadmap?

The official boot.dev roadmap is available on their GitHub page.

Is there a course on X technology?

Boot.dev official blog post responding to this question: Is there a course on X technology?

Archmage Coin

What is an Archmage Coin?

It's a physical coin that the boot.dev team mails to anyone who has hit LV 100 on their platform.

How do I get an Archmage Coin?

Once you hit LV 100, you will get an email asking you for the shipping details.

My Archmage Coin still hasn't arrived. What do I do?

It can take up to a few months for the coin to arrive, depending on your location and other factors, so the first step is being patient. If you think something went wrong, send the boot.dev team an email.

Discord

How to ask a good question?

A few things to keep in mind:

  • Use the appropriate channel.
  • Do some basic research. Do not expect server members to google things for you.
  • Take some time to formulate your question properly. 0- to low-effort questions should expect to receive 0- to low-effort responses. Ask a concrete question. Explain what you understand and what you don't understand. Describe the steps you have already tried to troubleshoot and solve the problem.
  • Use Discord Markdown to format your message.
  • Make sure to use code blocks when sharing code.
  • Share the link to the lesson instead of writing chapter and lesson numbers.

What is the /softban command?

You can use the /softban command to flag a user who sent an inappropriate message. A notification will be sent to the group responsible for the Discord server and they will make a decision on how to address the reported user. Using /softban will not ban the user.

Build an AI Agent Project

Can I limit my token usage to make sure I don't spend more money than intended?

Yes. Play around in the settings and figure it out.

Can I use an LLM other than Google Gemini to complete the Build an AI Agent project?

If you know what you're doing, yes. Most of the automated tests check the reponses returned by an LLM, and not your concrete implementation. There are lessons where the automated tests check your code. Pay attention to what's being tested to work around those tests. Here is an example of a test testing your actual code:

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Misc.

How long before I am job ready?

Short answer: It depends on a lot of factors, but most likely 12+ months with 0 prior experience.

Long answer: How Long Does It Take to Become a Back End Developer? (the official boot.dev response)

How much should I rely on AI while learning?

Sources:

  1. Boot.dev's official opinion on when AI is good for learning
  2. The Odin Project has a note on AI code generation

Can I test my code online?

Yes, use the official boot.dev Playground. You can change the programming language in the upper right corner.

How much XP is needed for each LV?

As of 9th of July, 2026, the formula is:

XP needed for next LV = Current LV * 80 + 320

Example: If you are LV 19, the XP needed for LV 20 is 19 * 80 + 320 = 1840.

How much XP do I get for each course?

Check out the Courses Table.

How do I get Karma points?

Boots (the official boot.dev Discord bot) will automatically give you:

  • 5 karma points for every emoji reaction to your message
  • 25 karma points when you are thanked in a message that directly responds to your message by using the "Reply" function
  • 25 karma points when you thanked in a message in which you are tagged (with @ symbol)
  • up to 200 karma points when a post in any of the forum channels, such as #help-lesson-python, is marked as solved. 200 karma points are automatically split among everyone who contributed based on the quantity of their contribution.

Note: Automated Karma rewarding has an internal cooldown.

How do I get the Arcanum role?

Get:

  • LV 100 (the title of Archmage)
  • 16,386 karma points

Are users with the Arcanum role boot.dev employees?

As a general rule no, but some team members do have the Arcanum role, among other roles.

Why were magic links removed as a login method?

The boot.dev team explained it briefly in a Discord message.

What is a Greater XP Potion and how do I get one?

A Greater XP Potion gives the same 25 % XP bonus as the regular potion, but lasts a full 72 hours. These can not be purchased, and are only dropped as a rare reward in chests.