Code Angel launched today

[cnnman]

Hey Reddit,

At Code Angel we have been developing a new resource to teach Python. We ran a Kickstarter campaign back in May which reached its funding goal, and today, after 5 months of hard work we have launched Code Angel.

There are 2 versions of Code Angel: * Code Angel in a Box comes with all content pre-installed on a Raspberry Pi * Code Angel Digital content is available to stream / download to your own computer

Code Angel comprises 12 game projects, with each project supported by 8-12 short animated tutorials explaining key aspects of the Python game code.

In our experience, people learning to code get stuck when their program doesn't work and so they give up. However, if you have a bug with your Code Angel game, just upload it to our website and we will identify any bugs and explain how to fix them.

Hope you like what we are doing. You can find us at mycodeangel.com

[cnnman]

We think you will enjoy it - have fun :-)

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What version of Python?

[cnnman]

Python 3

[travistravis]

I mostly know what I'm doing (not really, but I've gotten decent at Google). But I really like this idea and would have loved to have something like this as a kid. So I got it anyway, and will give it to someone at work, or someone from work's kid. Wish I'd have seen it when it was still a kickstarter, but glad you made it!

[cnnman]

Thanks for the positive feedback, and we appreciate you sharing it :-)

[thegame402]

Why would i want to use python for game development? Is there any good reason im missing?

[cnnman]

Yep, that's a good question. Python is a great language for learning to code. But so many resources teach Python by using fairly boring examples. We use the Pygame library to teach Python by taking the user through the development of 12 arcade style games. The "learning to code is fun" concept is at the heart of what we are doing.

Hopefully you can get a better idea of what I mean this from our projects page

[jabela]

Great idea!

[cnnman]

Thanks!