Do you find coding tutorials boring? How about learning programming while playing a Role Playing Game on your computer. TwilioQuest is a game that has been endorsed by many students as the most interesting and effective way to learn.
The game is free to play. You can download it on your Windows, Linux or Mac PC. It has many levels that you can progress through by completing the challenges. TwilioQuest also features an interesting soundtrack that keeps you motivated while playing.
What is a Role Playing Game (RPG)?
An RPG is a type of game in which players assume the role of imaginary characters that pursue different adventures in a fantasy world. As the game progresses, the characters learn new skills and improve their abilities with experience. As you get stronger you face more advanced challenges until you have completed all stages.
What is TwilioQuest about?
TwilioQuest is based on a specific theme in which you will have to save the humanity from an evil organization that wants to control the world. You will take the role of Operator who writes code to defend the Cloud from the evil group and eventually build a world full of hope and freedom.
Watch the complete story line in this video:
As an operator, you will have to go through a number of challenges in different programming languages including Javascript, Python and PHP. You will also learn how to use the Twilio’s API, Github repositories and making open source contributions.
The game also features Advent of Code event where you will be given different puzzles to solve each day. You can unlock new puzzles by completing the ones available.
With every level you complete, you will earn experience points (XP) and earn new Ranks. You can showcase your progress with your friends and colleagues to impress them.
