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SHOW HN2015
How HN took it
7 positive, 2 neutral or asking, 2 mixed, 0 critical, out of 11 comments about the project. Thread score +0.52.
Idea: 5 for, 0 againstDesign: 2 for, 0 against
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What HN said
What people liked
Fun, Duolingo-style approach to learning programming
From 2 comments
This is "Duolingo for programming languages". Well done.
arturadib on HNInteresting concept. I especially like that you've made it a little bit more fun, which could make it more accessible. If I'm not mistaken, these are bite-size tutorials? Will it…
tixocloud on HN
Simple, clean design
From 1 comment
I like the simple design. I just noticed that you guys are also behind Swifty. Which languages are you guys planning on next?
an4rchy on HN
Engaging first question that completes a string literal
From 1 comment
I love how the first question is presented so the answer is the completion of a string literal, which is then printed. Very interesting approach to getting people engaged right…
markbnj on HN
Objections
Limited input on phone screens; choosing from two options is not enough
From 2 comments
Hi, looks good, interesting way to learn about Java. IMHO it would be nice, if there were more space for user input (choosing from two options is not enough). Questions at the…
kalatalabnik on HNThanks! Accessibility is still a big issue and I think that, yes, bite-size tutorials like ours are a great way to lower the "barriers to entry" - especially for non-technical…
hgllnt on HN
Some lesson wording and content errors
From 2 comments
Second example was a little confusing for me "A variable can only remember one value at a time. If you want to change its value, simply use its name without the type." The…
mentos on HNHi, looks good, interesting way to learn about Java. IMHO it would be nice, if there were more space for user input (choosing from two options is not enough). Questions at the…
kalatalabnik on HN
Not free after a point
From 1 comment
I teach a beginning Java course at the university. I told my students to install your app... Apparently it's not free after a point... if you need testers, I have 40 students…
mrtimo on HN
Requests
More languages such as JavaScript, PHP, Python
From 3 comments
very interesting, what about do this to other languages too, say php, lua, python, javascript... Duolingo to "programming" languages that is.
ausjke on HNGreat job with your app! I'm enjoying playing with it. Java was a wise language choice given it is the language used by AP Computer Science A courses. I hope you will consider…
markdeloura on HNHi, looks good, interesting way to learn about Java. IMHO it would be nice, if there were more space for user input (choosing from two options is not enough). Questions at the…
kalatalabnik on HN
More interactive questions and user input
From 1 comment
Hi, looks good, interesting way to learn about Java. IMHO it would be nice, if there were more space for user input (choosing from two options is not enough). Questions at the…
kalatalabnik on HN
Skip basics for advanced Java topics
From 1 comment
Is this aimed mainly at beginners? I would be interested in brushing up on my Java, and would like to skip over the basic stuff like variables and conditional statements and…
tylerpachal on HN
Questions
Is it aimed at beginners?
From 1 comment
Is this aimed mainly at beginners? I would be interested in brushing up on my Java, and would like to skip over the basic stuff like variables and conditional statements and…
tylerpachal on HN
Will it lead to a finished program?
From 1 comment
Interesting concept. I especially like that you've made it a little bit more fun, which could make it more accessible. If I'm not mistaken, these are bite-size tutorials? Will it…
tixocloud on HN
Alternatives named
Codecademy
From 1 comment
If you like this environment, https://www.codecademy.com/learn already has a php course.
leke on HN