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Learn coding in Javascript with Grasshopper (by Google Area 150)

From the archive. Originally published on Neel's World in Dec 2019. Kept here as part of the blog's history since 2009.

Grasshopper is a coding app for beginners. It lets users learn Javascript coding in a fun to learn way. The lessons progressively challenges the users into coding more and more in a systematic manner in their iPhone and Android devices. This app is released by Google's internal incubator Area 150. The app name Grasshopper – is a tribute to early programming pioneer Grace Hopper.

Starting with “The Fundamentals,” Grasshopper offers a series of lessons where users can learn how code works, along with various terminology like functions, variables, strings, for loops, arrays, conditionals, operators, and objects. After that, advanced lessons follow.

In a nutshell, the app features are:

  • Visual puzzles develop your problem-solving skills and solidify coding concepts
  • Use industry-standard JavaScript with just a few taps on your phone
  • Real-time feedback guides you like a teacher
  • Collect achievements as you learn new skills

The app can be downloaded from the sources below.

iOS

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id1354133284

Android

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.area120.grasshopper&hl=en


I hope that this app will be found useful by some readers.

Have Fun with learning to code!

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