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Dev tools · August 18, 2011

Codecademy.com, the easiest way to learn to code

I've been a longtime member @ HN, but I haven't been a developer. In fact, my only HN submission has been one asking how to learn to code (http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=820741). My cofounder and I decided to solve the problem by making a simple, interactive way to get started with Codecademy. We'd love your feedback. If you're interested in helping us to get more courses up (on any topic!), please send us an email at [email protected].

Codecademy.com, the easiest way to learn to code launched on August 18, 2011 with 787 votes, #1 of 248 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 15 years on.

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In plain words

Codecademy is an interactive platform for learning to code through hands-on courses. It is designed for beginners with no programming experience who want to get started quickly. The platform offers a simple, web-based learning environment where users can practice coding directly while learning, and welcomes community contributions for expanding course offerings across different programming topics.

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Learn the technical skills to get the job you want. Join over 50 million people choosing Codecademy to start a new career (or advance in their current one).

Grow in your career and unlock new opportunities by learning in-demand skills in AI, data, coding, cybersecurity, andfrom codecademy.com

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