I'm new to programming and looking for another interactive platform besides FreeCodeCamp. Is Scrimba worth paying for?

I did the HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and ReactJS units of FreeCodeCamp, and left frustrated with the experience. Each nugget of info was great, but was at a loss when asked to put a project together. So far I'm loving the Scrimba courses. Not only do they teach the details, but they show how to make a holistic project.

But is the paid option worth it? To tell the truth, I'm strapped for cash. They've sent a 24h discount, and it might save me a lot of money if I pull that trigger. However, I'd save even more money if I don't at all.

I'd like to know from people who paid. Did you get your money's worth from the pro courses? Or would I be just as well off with the free ones?

Obligatory disclaimer: I'm not the owner, moderator, admin of this site nor do I get paid to hype it. I'm just a huge fan.

I'm heavily critical of courses, especially courses that are paid. Why bother paying when you can find all that information for free? I also believe that doing is way better than reading and watching tutorials, and it's easy to get in a nasty loop called tutorial hell when you go down that path. Thankfully, there are free resources like The Odin Project and Freecodecamp that can teach you front end development and beyond while also building up your resume.

So why Scrimba?

As per Scrimba's hiring page,

"Scrimba is a code-learning platform that helps motivated newbies become professional web developers without spending a fortune. Our mission is to give students the quality of a coding bootcamp at the price of a gym membership."

Scrimba seems to be relatively new, which means all of its content is up to date. What makes it different from other courses is that it has interactive video lessons. Each lesson has an IDE, a small browser-esque window, and a narrated video. As video is played, you can see the narrator move his mouse and edit code. At any time, you're able to pause and write your own code.

After each module, you complete a project showing off what you learned so far, which helps build up your resume. If you ever get stuck, the Scrimba discord has plenty of people ready to help you. The Scrimba team is very active, friendly, and helpful. It's worth your time and your money if you're serious about learning web dev.

The link is here if you're interested https://scrimba.com/

They have many free courses, but their front end career path is what makes the site so good in my opinion.

Hi guys, is Scrimba worth it to improve as a junior programmer? I'm currently working as a Support Developer using JavaScript mostly, and looking to level up my front-end skills.

I was thinking about doing the react course because I Udemy just doesn't work for me... Also I prefer learning with in interactive course, that is why i'm currently not using any React documentations

I started with beginner Scrimba courses and loved them. The first JS and React tutorials were fantastic, especially the one by Per. The authors did an amazing job of explaining every detail and providing plenty of examples and practice. I then tried other free JS courses on their website and was thoroughly disappointed. These authors skimmed over concepts without making sure people really understand whats going on. It felt no different than reading an API.

How good are their PRO JS and React courses? Do they go into thorough detail with lots of examples, or do they just skim through as if they were teaching to already accomplished experts?

I'm planning to subscribe to Scrimba Pro, and I wanted to get genuine feedback from fellow Indian developers or learners before I commit. I've seen a lot of hype around their Frontend Career Path and also the backend, but I want to know if it's really as effective as they claim. If you've taken any Scrimba course, especially the career path ones, how was your experience? Were the projects good enough to build a real portfolio? Did it help you get a job or internship? How's the teaching quality compared to platforms like Udemy or freeCodeCamp? Also, does the pricing feel justified? I know they offer regional pricing in India, but it's still a decent chunk of money if I'm going to stick with it for a few months. Would love to hear any success stories, honest reviews, or even warnings. Just trying to make an informed decision here. Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone!
I'm in the very early stages of creating an interactive course and I would like to hear your thoughts on them.
So far I've come across Scrimba and Jad Joubran's learn X series of sites (learnjavascript.online, learnhtmlcss.online, etc...). Has anyone completed any of them? Any there any others that you really like or would recommend?