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This is a great project idea! Cloning existing websites feels way more motivating than just typing away on interactive terminals. Looking forward to more proje

• bramm 11y ago
  The sad irony is this startup is a "clone" (rip off) of https://code4startup.com https://code4startup.com.
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  • shady_trails 11y ago
    That is hurtful to say. While the two products are in a similar space, neither can claim to have a monopoly on internet-based tech education. Project-based learning like this is a goldmine for anyone looking to get into web dev. It makes sense to have a wide range of providers of such training.
    • bramm 11y ago
      While you're statement is true in a general sense, in this specific situation, CodeUpstart was founded by someone who worked for Code4Startup for only a few weeks. I follow Leo on Twitter, and there's plenty of evidence. Working together: https://twitter.com/gilliantee/status/659751559622885377 https://twitter.com/gilliantee/status/659751559622885377 Not working together: https://twitter.com/eugeneteo/status/678373859838459904 https://twitter.com/eugeneteo/status/678373859838459904 A similar idea is fine, but this doesn't look like a coincidence.
• pbreit 11y ago
  Disagree. No one actually needs to build a Kickstarter clone. So it's a total throwaway project. Why not some sort of publishing, discussion, blogging, selling, analyzing, etc tool? Something that someone could actually use?