Can I promote my product or event in r/informatik?
No, the moderators require prior coordination and approval before any advertising or promotion of events and similar content.
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r/informatik rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/informatik: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog.
Subreddit guides combine public Reddit source URLs, captured rules, visible verification dates, and Rankhog's account-safety workflow.
Current public stats
- Members
- 184,136
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Science and research communities
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Fragen zu den Themen der Informatik: Themen zum Fachgebiet der Informatik im Studium, in der Forschung oder in der Berufswelt. Dazu gehört bspw. nicht: - welchen laptop soll ich kaufen? - Hilfe! mein handy geht nicht mehr an! - wie installiere ich word?
- Keine Fragen zu Kaufberatung für Hardware: Das hat schlichtweg erstmal nichts mit Informatik zu tun. Diese Fragen könnt ihr in anderen Subs stellen, z.B. r/de_EDV, r/hardware, r/laptops, r/gaming
- "Low Effort" Beiträge: Beiträge, die nur von geringer Qualität sind, werden gelöscht. Dazu gehören bspw. Beiträge wie "Hilfe ich komme bei dieser Aufgabe nicht weiter", bei der nur wenig oder gar kein Kontext gegeben wird.
- Hasskommentare und Beleidigungen: Jegliche Hasskommentare und Beleidigungen werden nicht geduldet und die User gesperrt.
- Spam: Spam Beiträge werden kommentarlos gelöscht.
- Allgemeine Fragen zum Quereinstieg, Studium, oder Gehalt bitte ins Sub-Reddit r/InformatikKarriere: Allgemeine Fragen zum Quereinstieg, Studium, oder Gehalt bitte ins Sub-Reddit r/InformatikKarriere
- Werbung nur nach Absprache: Werbung für Veranstaltungen u.ä. nur nach Absprache mit den Mods, um Spam zu vermeiden.
Works well
- A detailed technical question in German about an algorithm, data structure, or computer science concept with full context and what you have already tried.
- A discussion post in German about a research paper or a topic in theoretical computer science, written for students and professionals.
- An event or resource relevant to computer science, shared only after getting explicit moderator approval per the rule 'Werbung nur nach Absprache'.
- A post sharing a technical project or tool relevant to computer science education or research, with deep technical context and no promotional language, after moderator coordination.
Avoid
- Do not ask which laptop to buy or what hardware to purchase, the moderators redirect those questions to other subreddits.
- Do not post low effort questions like asking for help with an assignment without giving detailed context and background.
- Do not post general questions about career changes, university studies, or salary, those belong in r/InformatikKarriere.
- Do not post advertisements or promotions for events without first getting moderator approval.
- Do not post hate comments or insults, the moderators will ban users who do.
- Do not spam, the moderators delete spam posts without comment.
What r/informatik Is For
This is a German language subreddit for computer science and computer science studies. It is described as the German language equivalent of r/compsci. The community is for topics in the field of computer science, whether in university studies, research, or the professional world. People who post here are students, researchers, and working professionals in computer science who want to discuss the subject matter itself.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rule labeled 'Fragen zu den Themen der Informatik' sets the scope, keeping the community focused on computer science as an academic and professional field rather than consumer tech support. The rule 'Keine Fragen zu Kaufberatung für Hardware' is explicit and sends hardware buying questions to other subreddits. The rule 'Low Effort' Beiträge means you must give real context and detail, not just cry for help. The rule 'Allgemeine Fragen zum Quereinstieg, Studium, oder Gehalt bitte ins Sub-Reddit r/InformatikKarriere' redirects career and salary questions elsewhere. The rule 'Werbung nur nach Absprache' is the one that matters most for marketing, because any advertising or event promotion requires prior moderator approval. The rule 'Spam' is straightforward, spam posts get deleted without comment.
What To Post
A good post here is a substantive computer science question or discussion that gives full context and background. If you are a founder with a technical product relevant to computer science professionals or students, the only safe path is to first message the moderators and ask whether you can share something. If they approve, write a detailed post in German that explains the technical problem your work solves and why it matters to people studying or working in computer science. Skip anything that reads like a pitch or a product page. Think of it as starting a technical conversation, not running a campaign.
What To Avoid
Do not ask for hardware buying advice, including which laptop to buy, because the moderators remove those and point you to other subreddits. Do not post low effort questions that give little or no context, such as a bare plea for help with an assignment. Do not post general career questions, questions about changing fields into computer science, study questions, or salary questions, because those belong in r/InformatikKarriere. Do not post hate comments or insults, as users who do will be blocked. Do not spam. Do not post advertisements or promotions for events without first coordinating with the moderators.
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Common questions about r/informatik
Can I ask for laptop or hardware buying advice here?
No, hardware buying advice is explicitly not allowed and the moderators suggest posting in r/de_EDV, r/hardware, r/laptops, or r/gaming instead.
Can I ask about career changes or salary in computer science here?
No, general questions about career changes, studies, and salary should go in r/InformatikKarriere instead.
What language should I post in?
This community is for topics in computer science as a field of study, research, or professional work, discussed in German.
Can I ask for help with a computer science assignment?
Yes, as long as you give detailed context and background, the moderators remove posts that provide little or no context.
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