SoloLearn
SoloLearn is a programming language learning app available for a variety of platforms. Over twenty-two million learners worldwide use the SoloLearn apps to enhance their programming and coding knowledge. SoloLearn has a large variety of courses: The C++ tutorial teaches people the basics of C++ coding, including loops, classes, functions, objects, pointers, arrays, data types, basic concepts, and more. The Python 3 tutorial allows users to practice writing Python code. The Java tutorial teaches users object-oriented Java programming and has users writing valid and clear code within minutes. The JavaScript tutorial (separate from the Java tutorial) teaches users how to build interactive websites and change their website content. The C# tutorial teaches and allows the user to practice writing C# code, while the PHP tutorial allows a user to develop websites and create dynamic webpages with dynamic content. The Swift Fundamentals tutorial teaches the user the main points of Swift programming and how to convert those into a functioning iOS app. The Ruby tutorial teaches one of the most artful but versatile programming languages used today. The jQuery tutorial teaches all of the main features of jQuery including website interaction, animating, creating effects, and handling events. The HTML Fundamentals tutorial is a free course that teaches a user how to design a web page with HTML coding. The CSS Fundamentals tutorial teaches users how to control the layout and styling of websites. The SQL Fundamentals course teaches the user a variety of SQL-centered topics like updating, filtering, and retrieving data; subqueries and functions; updating and creating tables; and other features. SoloLearn courses are excellent, hands on ways of learning programming and coding languages. The program teaches you the basics of the language's structure and nuance (similar to any other language learning course), and then allows you to do hands-on exercises and manipulate the programming languages in a real time way. You can also take SoloLearn courses anywhere. Unlike other courses that are optimized only for browser use, the SoloLearn apps are best used on a mobile device. This makes it a perfect learning tool for busy learners who are constantly on the go.
- Crowd learning makes the learning process accessible and social for everyone
- Hands-on learning experience with lesson practice, practice between lessons, and review practice
- Unlimited, unbound learning that allows you to set the location, pace, and time of learning
- Game-styled interface that allows you to unlock levels, earn skill points and achievements, compete with other learners, and develop your profile
- C++ and C# courses
- Python 3 course
- Java and JavaScript courses
- PHP course
- Mobile app allows you to learn anywhere
- Comprehensive lessons that teach both basics and more advanced details
- Hands on ability to practice writing in the programming and coding languages of your choice
- Multiple courses to choose from
- Cons
- Course certification isn't on par with a college-level certification; you shouldn't take SoloLearn courses just to pad your resume or CV
- Teaches the grammar and vocabulary of programming languages but lacks in depth teaching about how to apply said grammar and vocabulary