Awesome by Example

A curated list of awesome example-based learning resources.

Contents

• Languages
  • Clojure
  • Elm
  • Go
  • Haskell
  • Java
  • JavaScript
  • Python
  • Ruby
  • Rust
  • Scala
  • Other Languages
• Databases
• Libraries and Frameworks
• Tools
• SaaS and APIs
• General Resources
• Related Lists
• Credits
• Contribute

Languages

Clojure

• 4clojure: 4Clojure is a resource to help fledgling clojurians learn the language through interactive problems
• Clojure Koans: A set of exercises for learning Clojure
• Clojure Koans: Clojure koans are exercises meant to initiate you to the mysteries of the Clojure language
• ClojureScript Koans: The ClojureScript koans walk you along the path of enlightenment to learning ClojureScript
• Core.logic Koans: Learn core.logic with koans!

Elm

• Elm Koans: A set of koans for learning Elm
• Elm-TodoMVC: The TodoMVC app written in Elm, nice example for beginners

Go

• Go by Example: A hands-on introduction to Go using annotated example programs
• Go Koans: Koans for Go

Haskell

• The Haskell Phrasebook
• Learn You a Haskell for Great Good!
• Haskell Programming from first principles (⚠️ nonfree, proprietary)

Java

• Java Koans: A framework and lessons to learn Java syntax and idioms in a logical sequence
• Neo4j tutorial: A koan-style tutorial in Java for Neo4j

JavaScript

• JavaScript Koans: Koans to learn JavaScript
• JavaScript Koans: An interactive learning environment that uses failing tests to introduce students to aspects of JavaScript in a logical sequence

Python

• Learn Python: 📚 Playground and cheatsheet for learning Python
• Python Koans: Learn Python through TDD
• Pytudes: Python programs, usually short, of considerable difficulty, to perfect particular skills
• geekcomputers/Python: A large collection of simple example Python programs

Ruby

• Ruby Koans: Learn Ruby with the Edgecase Ruby Koans
• Ruby Metaprograaming Koans (Inspired by EdgeCase RubyKoans)

Rust

• A half-hour to learn Rust
• Rust by Example: Learn Rust with examples (Live code editor included)
• Rustlings: Small exercises to get you used to reading and writing Rust code

Scala

• Scalania: Learn Scala by examples
• Scala Exercises: Scala Exercises is an Open Source project for learning different technologies based in the Scala Programming Language

Other Languages

• 30 Days of Elixir: A walk through the Elixir language in 30 exercises
• APLcart: Find your way in APL
• Coffeescript Koans: learn CoffeeScript by doing it
• Dart Koans: Achieve enlightenment through failure
• Deno by Example: Learn Web Programming in Deno by Examples
• DLangKoans: An educational unit test suite for the D Programming Language
• Erlang Koans: A set of koans for learning Erlang
• FSharpKoans: A simple, fun, and interactive way to learn the F# language through testing
• FP Course: Learn Functional Programming concepts with the Haskell programming language
• GNU Smalltalk Koans: A set of tests to teach you Smalltalk
• Lisp Koans: Common Lisp Koans is a language learning exercise in the same vein as the ruby koans
• Lua Missions: Lua Koans, minus the Zen stuff
• Writing a Game Boy Emulator in OCaml
• Perl Koans: A framework to learn-by-doing for Perl, with a heavy emphasis on testing
• PSKoans: A simple, fun, and interactive way to learn the PowerShell language through Pester unit testing
• TypeScript exercises: A set of interactive TypeScript exercises
• V by Example: V by Example is a direct introduction to V by using annotated program examples
• Learn Vimscript the Hard Way
• Ziglings: Learn the Zig programming language by fixing tiny broken programs

Databases

• MongoDB Koans: A way to learn MongoDB and the Ruby driver inspired by EdgeCase Ruby koans
• SQL Koans: A set of Koans to teach SQL

Libraries and Frameworks

• ReactJS Koans: Learn basics of React.js making the tests pass
• Learning Tensorflow: Simple Tensorflow tutorials for learning by example
• OSMnx Examples: Usage examples, demos, and tutorials for OSMnx (OpenStreetMap)
• Quickserv Examples: Example applications to run with QuickServ

Tools

• Git Immersion: A guided tour that walks through the fundamentals of Git
• GitHub Actions by Example
• Makefile Tutorial: Learn make by example
• Kubernetes for kids

SaaS and APIs

• Apps Script Samples: Apps Script samples for Google Workspace products

General Resources

• Exercism.io: Level up your programming skills with 3,450 exercises across 52 languages
• Learn X in Y Minutes: Scenic Programming Language Tours

Related Lists

• ahmdrefat/awesome-koans

Credits

• Numerous Koans were adapted from ahmdrefat/awesome-koans.

Contribute

Contributions via PR or issue are welcome! Read the contribution guidelines first.