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Learn to code at your own pace with interactive lessons
Master Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and SQL through bite-sized interactive lessons designed specifically for absolute beginners.
Encode: Learn to Code is a beginner-friendly mobile app that teaches programming through short, interactive lessons designed to fit busy lifestyles. Developed by Upskew Pty. Ltd., the app combines bite-sized learning with hands-on coding exercises in a gamified environment that keeps learners motivated.
The platform covers in-demand languages including Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and SQL, with additional mini-courses in Java, Swift, R, and Command Line. Each lesson includes real code execution, interactive challenges, and practice problems that reinforce concepts immediately.
Free with ads; Encode Plus $9.99/month or $39.99/year
| Feature | Free | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Lesson Length | 15-minute bite-sized lessons with basic content coverage | Same 15-minute format plus extended challenges and projects |
| Code Editor | Basic code editor with limited features and functionality | Full-featured editor with advanced tools and code playground |
| Advertisements | Contains ads throughout app experience | Completely ad-free learning environment |
| Courses Available | Limited to core courses with restricted mini-course access | All courses unlocked including Java, Swift, R, Command Line |
| Certificates | No certificates for free tier users | Certificates for every completed course included |
| Practice Materials | Standard lessons and basic practice problems only | Extended challenges, projects, and advanced exercises |
No, Encode is specifically designed for absolute beginners with zero programming experience. Every lesson starts from fundamentals and builds up gradually. The step-by-step guidance makes complex concepts accessible to anyone.
Yes, you write and execute actual code directly in the built-in editor from your first lesson. This hands-on approach helps you learn by doing, not just theory. You see results immediately when you run your code.
Each lesson takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. Most learners find that one lesson daily builds sustainable habits. Encode is designed to fit into busy schedules without requiring long study sessions.
Free tier includes core courses, basic practice challenges, and the code editor with advertisements. Encode Plus ($9.99/month) removes ads, adds extended challenges, unlocks all courses, and provides certificates of completion.
Certificates show that you've completed structured courses, though employers typically value portfolio projects more. Certificates work best alongside practical projects you build. They're useful for your resume and LinkedIn profile.
