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Life & fun · August 12, 2015

CheckiO

CheckiO is a game where you code in Python

CheckiO launched on August 12, 2015 with 85 votes, #532 of 3,588 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 11 years on.

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What it does

CheckiO - coding websites and programming games. Improve your coding skills by solving coding challenges and exercises online with your friends in a fun way. Exchanges experience with other users online through fun coding activities

Here on CheckiO we are creating games for coders. We have made py.checkio.org and js.checkio.org where you can improve your TypeScript and Python coding skills. We have also created Empire of Code - a space game with a mix of strategy, tactics and coding. In addition to the 50k monthly active Python and TypeScript players, who are constantly improving their skills by engaging in CheckiO missions and analysing other members’ solutions, CheckiO is used in more than a 100 different schools and universities. There are a lot of different ways in which we can assist companies. CheckiO is a great promotional tool for your services. JetBrains and Hired have proven our effectiveness to offer…from checkio.org

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