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I’m building a free tool to help beginners escape "Tutorial Hell"

We’ve all seen it: someone wants to learn to code, they find a great tutorial, and then they spend three hours trying to install Node.js or fixing PATH errors on Windows. Most people quit before they even write their first if statement.

I built Codenhack because I believe the first experience of coding should be about creating, not configuring.

What makes it different?

Instant Environment: A real terminal and code editor right in your browser. No local setup, no "it works on my machine" issues.

Live Visuals: See your code changes live as you type.

I’ve added XP, badges, and a leaderboard to make the hard days of learning feel like a game.

100% Free: No "premium" walls. I want to lower the barrier for everyone.

I’m an indie dev building this in public, and I’d love for this community to try it out. If you're a senior dev, tell me how the terminal feels. If you're a beginner, tell me if it makes sense!

Try it here: codenhack.com

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