Encode: Learn to Code

Certificates: Completing your course in Encode just got sweeter with a downloadable certificate to mark your achievement!

Lesson updates: We've made some adjustments to our lessons based on the feedback you've given us.

External ads: We're starting to include some external advertising to help support Encode's free lessons. Your support helps us reach learners worldwide.

Have any questions or feedback? Reach out to us at support@upskew.com.

Streak tracker: Complete a lesson every day to extend your streak. How long can you keep your learning streak going?

Start anywhere: Already know some coding? You can now skip ahead to lessons that teach you new things!

New topics: We've added lessons on debugging and exceptions to our Learn to Code path. Learn how to handle errors and keep your code running smoothly!

We've spruced up a bunch of small things in this update to make your learning experience better.

Design tweaks: Our coding lessons now look better on smaller screens.
Python sandbox: Our new Python sandbox is now faster for quick code experiments.
Settings tweaks: It's now easier to reach out to us from the Settings screen. Your feedback is extremely valuable!

Python sandbox: Explore and experiment with Python code using our new built-in interpreter!

New topics: Complete the new Processing Text and Files topics in our Learn to Code path to build even more powerful programs capable of reading and writing files!

Daily reminders: Level up your coding skills every day! You can now set a reminder to help you meet your goals.

New lessons: Our new Changing Data topic helps you avoid common unexpected bugs when working with dictionaries and lists!

Coding quizzes: Our new real-world quizzes help you revise your coding skills, with realistic scenarios and questions.

Introducing the new Encode.

New Learn to Code Path: Check out our brand-new Learn to Code path. Packed with lessons, exercises, and coding challenges, this path is designed to make learning to code engaging and hands-on.

Redesigned Skill Path: We've given your skill path a makeover, making it easier to navigate and track your progress.

Introducing Hearts: Lose a heart when you peek at solutions or answer a question incorrectly (don't worry, retrying a question won't cost a heart). Refill hearts by revisiting past lessons to solidify your knowledge.

Answers: Need a helping hand? Peek at answers for a heart.

Sound Effects: We've added sound effects to give you extra feedback on your answers and to celebrate the end of each lesson.

A Fresh Design: We've spruced up the design, making text easier to read, simplifying lesson navigation, and revamping our color palette to improve contrast.

New Learn to Code Path: Check out our brand-new Learn to Code path. Packed with lessons, exercises, and coding challenges, this path is designed to make learning to code engaging and hands-on.

Redesigned Skill Path: We've given your skill path a makeover, making it easier to navigate and track your progress.

Introducing Hearts: Lose a heart when you peek at solutions or answer a question incorrectly (don't worry, retrying a question won't cost a heart). Refill hearts by revisiting past lessons to solidify your knowledge.

Answers: Need a helping hand? Peek at answers for a heart.

Sound Effects: We've added sound effects to give you extra feedback on your answers and to celebrate the end of each lesson.

A Fresh Design: We've spruced up the design, making text easier to read, simplifying lesson navigation, and revamping our color palette to improve contrast.

- Modified the fill-in-blank "empty" design

Thank you for learning with Encode! You can get in touch with us at support@upskew.com

- [Lessons] Corrected typos

Thank you for learning with Encode! You can get in touch with us at support@upskew.com

* [Lessons] Corrected typos

Thank you for learning with Encode! You can get in touch with us at support@upskew.com

* [Lessons] Corrected typos and clarified Java syntax lesson

Thank you for learning with Encode! You can get in touch with us at support@upskew.com

* [Lessons] Corrected typos

Thank you for learning with Encode! You can get in touch with us at support@upskew.com

* [Lessons] Corrected typos

Thank you for learning with Encode! You can get in touch with us at support@upskew.com

* [Lessons] Corrected typos
* [Plus] Fixed issue with restoring purchases

Thank you for learning with Encode! You can get in touch with us at support@upskew.com

* [Lessons] Corrected typos
* [Lessons] Enhanced Swift (Return Values) lesson — Clarified walk-through example
* [Feature] Support link — Report lesson issues and get help via a new email support link from the info button (at the top of every lesson)
* [User Experience] Another way to exit lessons — Tap the Encode logo in lessons to quickly exit the lesson
* [User Experience] Easy-to-reach code suggestions — In the code editor, code suggestions are now displayed above the keyboard

Thank you for all your feedback and learning with Encode! You can get in touch with us at support@upskew.com

Knowin is back to its original name: Encode!

We've introduced an expanded range of free coding lessons. You can now learn how to build websites, analyze data, query databases and more, for free. Encode Plus introduces a new learning experience, powered by an all-new code editor designed for mobile. Learn to code, by coding!

Here's all that's new in this version:

* New Name, New Logo — We have a new name: Encode!
* Learn Coding for Free — Learn more with a huge expansion of our free skills. Learn in-demand tech skills, for free.
* Lessons with Code Editor — Run real code on-the-go in new Encode Plus skills.
* Progress — View an overview of your skill completion.
* Navigation — Easily navigate between a skill's chapters: swipe between chapters or tap the new suggested lesson button.
* Additional Themes — Say hello to two new themes: Isle (a classic, simple color scheme) and Space (a beautiful, deep purple color scheme).
* Account Management — Quickly delete your Encode account from Settings. Sign in with Apple is now supported.

- User experience improvements
- Minor content fixes

This version fixes websites appearing blank in the "Create a Website" skill.

Existing Encode Plus user? Activate Knowin Plus by tapping "Restore Purchases".

Version 3.0.0 release notes:
Introducing Knowin. We've built Knowin from the ground up to make the best way to learn to code.

Here's what's new (compared to Encode):
- A whole load of new skills to learn. Learn in-demand languages and skills including coding in Swift, JavaScript, Python, Java, HTML, CSS and R.
- All-new interactive challenges and interactive code examples
- All-new lessons with engaging illustrations and explanations
- Accessibility improvements: Dynamic Type support and enhanced VoiceOver support
- Easy lesson navigation (just swipe between lessons)
- Beautiful new design
- Backup and restore your progress
- Build habits with a weekly tracker
- Curated resources for every skill help you apply what you're learning
- Dark mode

This update includes new navigation buttons at the bottom of each chapter.

Version 3.0.0 release notes:
Introducing Knowin. We've built Knowin from the ground up to make the best way to learn to code.

Here's what's new (compared to Encode):
- A whole load of new skills to learn. Learn in-demand languages and skills including coding in Swift, JavaScript, Python, Java, HTML, CSS and R.
- All-new interactive challenges and interactive code examples
- All-new lessons with engaging illustrations and explanations
- Accessibility improvements: Dynamic Type support and enhanced VoiceOver support
- Easy lesson navigation (just swipe between lessons)
- Beautiful new design
- Backup and restore your progress
- Build habits with a weekly tracker
- Curated resources for every skill help you apply what you're learning
- Dark mode

Existing Encode Plus user? Activate Knowin Plus by tapping Me > Knowin Plus > "Restore Purchases".

This version clarifies existing Encode Plus users can use the "Restore purchases" feature to activate all premium features in Knowin (without needing to make any additional purchases).

Version 3.0.0 release notes:
Introducing Knowin. We've built Knowin from the ground up to make the best way to learn to code.

Here's what's new (compared to Encode):
- A whole load of new skills to learn. Learn in-demand languages and skills including coding in Swift, JavaScript, Python, Java, HTML, CSS and R.
- All-new interactive challenges and interactive code examples
- All-new lessons with engaging illustrations and explanations
- Accessibility improvements: Dynamic Type support and enhanced VoiceOver support
- Easy lesson navigation (just swipe between lessons)
- Beautiful new design
- Backup and restore your progress
- Build habits with a weekly tracker
- Curated resources for every skill help you apply what you're learning
- Dark mode

Existing Encode Plus user? Activate Knowin Plus by tapping Me > Knowin Plus > "Restore Purchases".

Introducing Knowin. We've built Knowin from the ground up to make the best way to learn to code.

Here's what's new (compared to Encode):
- A whole load of new skills to learn. Learn in-demand languages and skills including coding in Swift, JavaScript, Python, Java, HTML, CSS and R.
- All-new interactive challenges and interactive code examples
- All-new lessons with engaging illustrations and explanations
- Accessibility improvements: Dynamic Type support and enhanced VoiceOver support
- Easy lesson navigation (just swipe between lessons)
- Beautiful new design
- Backup and restore your progress
- Build habits with a weekly tracker
- Curated resources for every skill help you apply what you're learning
- Dark mode

Existing Encode Plus user? Activate Knowin Plus by tapping Me > Knowin Plus > "Restore Purchases".