laserpistus

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Feb 2
Working on making Scrimba.com the best way to learn programming online. We have created an interactive video format that makes learning to code by video a peer programming experience.
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Comment · 1 year ago
The vibe giveth, the vibe taketh.

This worked but ai wants to rewrite whole files all of the time so it broke. Our designer fixed the issue now.

Comment · 1 year ago
You are right, it should just focus on React really.
Comment · 1 year ago
It worked on my machine! seems v0 changed how it makes examples when it shouldnt.
Comment · 1 year ago
Just made for fun, we are self funded.
Comment · 1 year ago
Classic vibe issue of it regressing how the examples are generated. Will check it.
Comment · 1 year ago
Great, we are looking into microVM/firecracker-like solutions for both code execution and hosting of our students very low traffic sites, so adding this to the list of things to check out.
Comment · 2 years ago
Scrimba (https://scrimba.com) | Norway | Full-time | HYBRID/REMOTE | Fullstack Engineer

At Scrimba, we’re redefining code communication by blending a video player with a code editor, creating what we call “scrims”. With over 70k monthly active students our platform changes the way people learn how to code.

We have recently launched Scrimba 2.0—taking code communication to another level and we are currently looking for Senior Fullstack Engineers to partner closely with our CTO and contribute to all phases of product development.

Apply here: https://scrimba.teamtailor.com/jobs/4051125-senior-software-... or by e-mail to our recruiter [email protected].

Comment · 3 years ago
It is stable and features are done, but docs needs to be improved.
Comment · 3 years ago
More talking, less thinking. It is a blocking issue so make sure that is clear to all parties - do not just continue work unless this is addressed.
Comment · 3 years ago
Comment · 4 years ago
We have a shared support inbox through Zendesk which has been manned by one part time employee, just scaled that to two part time as we hit $1.5M ARR. We have a FAQ, also via zendesk, to answer common questions. Otherwise we steer most requests to the common mailbox. We have built some apps in Retool to allow customer support to handle common issues like refunds, cancelling subscriptions, updating users, enrolling users to courses, etc. Then there is a slack channel where we can discuss special issues that come up.

We do not fix reported bugs unless they are deemed to be critical, and rather focus on shipping features as we think that brings the most value for us and customers in the long run.

Things are running well!

Comment · 4 years ago
Pretty much our take at Scrimba. Except the most self-motivated students the content needs to take small steps, be relevant, be engaging and have low barriers to getting your hands on the code. So many students say they get an AHA moment with this approach.
Comment · 4 years ago
Welcome to the space Greg - the site and tutorials looks good!
Comment · 5 years ago
Already happening. From their S-1:

In August 2021, a putative class action complaint captioned Williams v. Udemy, Inc., Case No. 3:21-CV-06489, was filed against us in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California alleging violations of California’s unfair competition and false advertising statutes as well as the California Consumer Legal Remedies Act in connection with the promotional “strike-through” pricing for courses offered on our platform, alleging that the reference prices used for comparison purposes are false or misleading. The complaint seeks injunctive relief, unspecified damages, restitution and disgorgement of profits. We are in the process of investigating the claims alleged in the complaint and have not yet answered. We intend to vigorously defend ourselves in this matter.

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