---I built a Duolingo-style app for learning Python — would you actually use this?

Posted by Xo_king_vk@reddit | learnprogramming | View on Reddit | 2 comments

I'm thinking of building a Duolingo-style app for Python. Gamified lessons, built-in code runner, AI tutor, and notes — basically making Python learning feel like a game instead of a chore.

Instead of sitting through 10-hour YouTube tutorials, you just open the app and learn in 5 minutes a day like Duolingo.

Before I spend months building this — would people actually use something like this?

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murderous_amoeba@reddit

Honestly, I believe that Duolingo is not the best option to learn a new language. In your attempt to create something similar, you will inherent all the flaws of the

I don't think anyone could achieve a high level of fluency in a programming language by just dedicating 5 minutes per day.

In my opinion, learning how to code requires you to think through complicated problems, most of which take a considerable amount of time.

The idea has good intentions, but the approach must be different to actually make an impact on aspiring programmers.

That's a valid point. But this is aimed at complete beginners who don't even know what a variable is yet. Sometimes you just need a gentle, fun way to get the basics down before tackling the harder stuff. Everyone has to start somewhere.