A comprehensive, interactive learning platform for reverse engineering, malware analysis, and cybersecurity research. Built with Next.js 15 and featuring a terminal-inspired dark theme.

Next.js React TypeScript Tailwind CSS License: MIT

• 📚 6 Progressive Lessons - From foundations to advanced techniques
• 🛠️ Interactive Learning - Hands-on exercises with real samples
• 🌙 Dark Theme - Professional hacker/cybersecurity aesthetic
• 📱 Responsive Design - Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile
• 💻 Terminal UI - Authentic command-line interface styling
• 🧭 Navigation System - Seamless lesson-to-lesson progression

• Node.js 18.17 or later
• npm or yarn package manager
• Modern web browser

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/reverse-engineering-academy.git
   cd reverse-engineering-academy

2. Install dependencies

   npm install
   # or
   yarn install

3. Run the development server

   npm run dev
   # or
   yarn dev

4. Open your browser Navigate to http://localhost:3000

npm run build
npm start

• ⚛️ Framework: Next.js 15.5.3 with App Router
• 📝 Language: TypeScript
• 🎨 Styling: Tailwind CSS
• 🧩 Components: Custom React components
• ✨ Animations: CSS animations and transforms
• 📦 Icons: Unicode emojis and symbols
• 🚀 Deployment: Vercel, Netlify, or any Node.js host

• Dark color scheme (#0a0a0a background)
• Green accent colors (#10b981)
• Monospace fonts for code authenticity
• Command-line inspired interactions

• Progressive difficulty curve
• Real-world examples and samples
• Hands-on practical exercises
• Professional tool integration

reverse-engineering-academy/
├── src/
│ ├── app/ # Next.js App Router pages
│ │ ├── globals.css # Global styles and dark theme
│ │ ├── layout.tsx # Root layout
│ │ ├── page.tsx # Homepage
│ │ └── lessons/ # Lesson pages
│ │ ├── foundations/
│ │ ├── assembly-basics/
│ │ ├── static-analysis/
│ │ ├── file-formats/
│ │ ├── dynamic-analysis/
│ │ └── 6-advanced-static-analysis/
│ └── components/ # Reusable components
│ ├── CodeBlock.tsx
│ ├── DownloadButton.tsx
│ └── Navigation.tsx
├── public/ # Static assets
│ ├── exercises/ # Practice files
│ ├── samples/ # Analysis samples
│ └── guides/ # Reference materials
├── exercises/ # Source code for exercises
└── README.md # This file

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• ✅ Set up and use professional reverse engineering tools
• ✅ Read and understand assembly language
• ✅ Perform static analysis of binary files
• ✅ Conduct dynamic analysis and debugging
• ✅ Analyze malware samples safely
• ✅ Understand file formats and structures
• ✅ Apply advanced RE techniques
• ✅ Develop detection signatures (YARA rules)

• Ghidra - NSA's open-source disassembler
• Radare2/rizin - Command-line RE framework
• x64dbg - Windows debugger
• GDB - GNU debugger
• YARA - Pattern matching engine

• IDA Pro - Industry standard disassembler
• Binary Ninja - Modern RE platform
• Hex-Rays Decompiler - Advanced decompilation

• Online disassemblers and analyzers
• Sandbox environments for safe analysis
• Threat intelligence platforms

This platform is designed for educational purposes only. All content follows ethical guidelines:

• 📚 Educational Use - Learning defensive security techniques
• 🔬 Research Purpose - Understanding malware for protection
• 🛡️ Defensive Focus - Building better security defenses
• ⚠️ No Harm - Simulated samples that cannot cause damage

• ✅ Use knowledge for defensive security
• ✅ Respect applicable laws and regulations
• ✅ Practice responsible disclosure
• ✅ Never use skills maliciously
• ❌ Do not attack systems you don't own
• ❌ Do not distribute actual malware

We welcome contributions! Here's how you can help:

• Open an issue on GitHub
• Provide detailed descriptions
• Include screenshots if applicable

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
5. Open a Pull Request

• Ensure all content is educational and legal
• Include practical examples and exercises
• Follow existing lesson structure and styling
• Maintain the dark terminal aesthetic
• Test thoroughly before submitting

# Development
npm run dev # Start development server with Turbopack
npm run build # Build production version
npm run start # Start production server
npm run lint # Run ESLint
# Testing
npm run type-check # TypeScript type checking

# Connect GitHub repository to Vercel
# Automatic deployments on push to main

# Build command: npm run build
# Publish directory: .next

# Build Docker image
docker build -t reverse-engineering-academy .
docker run -p 3000:3000 reverse-engineering-academy

Students can track their progress through:

• 📋 Lesson Completion - Complete all 6 lessons
• 🛠️ Tool Mastery - Master key RE tools
• 🔍 Sample Analysis - Analyze practice samples
• 🏅 Certification - Earn completion certificates

• 💬 GitHub Discussions - Ask questions and share knowledge
• 🐦 Twitter - Follow for updates and tips
• 📧 Newsletter - Monthly cybersecurity insights
• 🎮 Discord - Real-time chat with other learners

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Special thanks to:

• NSA Ghidra Team - Open-source reverse engineering framework
• Hex-Rays - IDA Pro and advanced decompilation
• Radare2 Community - Unix-like reverse engineering framework
• YARA Project - Pattern matching engine for malware research
• Next.js Team - Excellent React framework
• Tailwind CSS - Utility-first CSS framework
• Cybersecurity Community - Continuous inspiration and knowledge sharing

For questions, suggestions, or issues:

• 📧 GitHub Issues - Bug reports and feature requests
• 💬 Discussions - General questions and community help
• 🔗 LinkedIn - Professional networking
• 🐦 Twitter - Quick updates and tips