CodeCombat is an educational video game for learning software programming concepts and languages. This game is recommended for students ages 9–16. Students learn to type coding languages like JavaScript, Python, HTML and CoffeeScript, as well as learning the fundamentals of computer science. CodeCombat has 11 units - three game development units, two web development units, and six computer science units. The first unit, Computer Science 1, is free to all students and teachers. In 2019, CodeCombat was recognized by the College Board as an endorsed provider of curriculum and professional development for AP Computer Science Principles (AP CSP).[1]
| CodeCombat | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | CodeCombat Inc |
| Engine | HTML5 |
| Platform(s) | Web |
| Release | 2013 |
| Genre(s) | Educational |
CodeCombat works directly with schools and districts, as well as offering self-paced learners a monthly paid subscription that gives access to additional game content.[2] In order to advance through the game's levels, players must prove their knowledge by writing code. It includes both single-player and multi-player components, and is ideally suited for 4th-12th graders.[3] The game was positively reviewed by PC Magazine,[4] won the 2017 SIIA CODiE award for Best Creativity Tool for Students,[5] and has been named a top pick for learning by Common Sense Education.[6]
In January 2014, CodeCombat made their software open-source, and released a level editor so that users could create their own game content.[3] In August 2019, CodeCombat released its newest game, Ozaria.[7]
Company
editCodeCombat was founded in February 2013 by George Saines, Scott Erickson, Matt Lott, and Nick Winter, who had previously developed the language-learning application Skritter.[8] The company is based in San Francisco, California and makes two programming games, Ozaria and CodeCombat, for schools and learners.[citation needed] In 2014, the company received $2 million in seed stage funding from firms such as Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz, and Allen & Company.[9] In 2019, the company received $6M in Series A funding, led by Hone Capital.[10] It announced a partnership with the Chinese internet company, NetEase, on April 18, 2018.[11][12] The company currently employs 29 people.[2]
References
edit- ^ "AP Computer Science Principles: Adopt Ready-to-Use Curricula". College Board. 14 June 2018. Archived from the original on 27 February 2019. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ a b "CodeCombat: Learn to Code by Playing a Game". CodeCombat. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
- ^ a b Crook, Jordan (19 March 2014). "YC-Backed CodeCombat Wants You To Learn To Code By Playing Games". TechCrunch. Archived from the original on 20 March 2014. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
- ^ McLaughlin, Molly; Minor, Jordan (23 March 2017). "Code Combat". PC Magazine. Archived from the original on 4 March 2020. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ "2017 Winners". siia.net. SIIA. Archived from the original on 26 October 2019. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
- ^ Powers, Melissa (1 October 2018). "CodeCombat - Dungeon-crawling adventure where code is king". commonsense.org. Common Sense Media. Archived from the original on 16 November 2019. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
- ^ Foreman, Betsy (30 September 2019). "Want to learn JavaScript? Venture to 'Ozaria' and save the world". EdScoop. Archived from the original on 15 October 2019. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ Verstegen, Paul (20 February 2014). "Leer programmeren in CodeCombat" [Learn to program in CodeCombat] (in Dutch). ZDNet. Archived from the original on 3 November 2014. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
- ^ Pryor, Kristin (5 May 2016). "CodeCombat Teaches Coding to Kids as Young as Nine". tech.co. Archived from the original on 10 August 2019. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- ^ Wan, Tony (28 September 2019). "CodeCombat Dials Down the Fighting for Its Next Coding Game and Raises $6 Million". EdSurge. Archived from the original on 15 October 2019. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ Chase, David (18 April 2018). "CodeCombat Launches in China with NetEase". blog.codecombat.com (Press release). CodeCombat. Archived from the original on 27 February 2019. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
- ^ "CodeCombat Partners with NetEase to Bring its Coding Platform to China | Education Dive". educationdive.com (Press release). Education Dive. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
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