Codecademy: Hour of Code app review: one hour a week could spawn a new career

Introduction

If you're looking to participate in the Hour of Code Campaign, the Codecademy: Hour of Code app for your iPhone and iPad is the best place to start. Regardless if you're looking to just get your feet wet in the world of programming or looking for something to review while on the go, Codecademy is a fun way to keep your skills fresh.

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One Hour Per Day

If you didn't know already we are in the midst of the week-long Hour of Code Campaign (December 9 - 15), a yearly movement to get everyone interested in programming. Codecademy: Hour of Code is the app you definitely need if you want to get involved.

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With a simple and fun interface Codecademy gives you all the basics for coding for websites, games and the apps you use on a daily basis. As you begin you are given a line of code and prompted to input one word to complete it. Once you have typed in the text or number you will  be prompted to just hit the Run button and Codecademy shows you the results.

As you progress you are promoted to create the code yourself, by using all the skills that Codecademy has taught you. This app really leads you by the hand and doesn't scold you for a mistake; instead, it gives you the solution and allows you to continue on.

Continues To Benefit

Even as you master coding, Codecademy is a great refresher to have on the go. No matter where you are, you can fire up the app and work through the quick and fun exercises. Then once you're home you can sit down in front of your computer and start programming. Codecademy makes it that simple.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

• Great easy-to-follow instructions
• Gets you programming right away
• Great refresher when you're on the go

Cons

• There is nothing negative to say about this app

Final Thoughts

Codecademy: Hour of Code is perfect for teachers who want to get their students involved during the Hour of Code Campaign, or anyone looking to learn the art of coding. Even if the campaign has finished by the time you are reading this, if you have any interest in coding at all Codecademy for your iPhone and iPad is the perfect place to start.