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promptdojo vs scrimba
the short version
scrimba is the gold standard for learning python the classic way — recorded screencasts you can pause and edit. promptdojo is the alternative for people who already use cursor or claude code and don't need to learn how to type python from scratch. they need to learn what python the ai wrote means, and where it's wrong. scrimba teaches the language. promptdojo teaches the meta-skill.
who each is built for
promptdojo
you already use cursor or claude code daily. ai writes most of your python. you need to read it, audit it, and stop accepting bugs you don't see.
scrimba
you want to learn python from zero, the classic way. you like screencasts you can pause and edit mid-stream. you have time to build the fundamentals before touching ai.
feature-by-feature
| feature | promptdojo | scrimba |
|---|---|---|
| free tier | 3 chapters free forever | free signup, paywalled deeper paths |
| runs in the browser | yes | yes |
| pyodide / no install | yes | partial |
| no signup to start | yes | no |
| teaches reading ai-generated python | yes | no |
| catalogs ai-introduced bugs | yes | no |
| screencast-style lessons | no | yes |
| pace: 31 chapters / 800+ runnable steps | yes | varies |
| cursor / claude code workflow examples | yes | no |
| native mobile app | coming · $9.99/mo | no |
| lifetime founders price | $129 (first 100) | no |
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