I got a note from a stranger about Coder ...
Long story short, already shipped their suggestions:
1. reset button
2. greatly improved UX with applying AI suggestions
3. slightly more fun suggestions
4. wee polish to the UI
It's 100% better and it surprised me. It turned the corner from being something I was happy about, as a builder, to something I enjoyed, as a user.
One user or a 100 ... still get a buzz putting something out into the world.
Duelin' Agents: AI Chat Face-Off
Why I Built It:
I created Coder because I couldn't find a simple, distraction-free coding environment that encourages learning through doing. Many tools either overwhelm with features or automate too much, leaving little room for genuine understanding. With Coder, I aim to provide a space where users can comfortably pair with AI to enhance their coding journey.
Key Features:
• Edit HTML, CSS, and JS in a clean, intuitive interface.
• Real-time preview of your web page.
• AI assistant that answers questions, explains code, and offers hints without taking over.
• Designed for learners aged 10 and up, but welcoming to all.
Open Source & Community:
Coder is completely open source! If you're an educator, mentor, or anyone who needs a simple AI-assisted editor for teaching or ideation sessions, please consider starring our GitHub repo. Your support sends good vibes and keeps the thrill of web design alive.
Try It Out:
https://trycoderai.com
⭐ Star on GitHub:
https://github.com/jessekorzan/coder-playground
Really love what you’re doing with Coder, the “teaches, not tells” approach is exactly what beginner tools need. Feels empowering rather than overwhelming.
If anyone here ends up diving deeper into AI agent logic later on, there’s a cool resource I’ve used called CodeLibrary (just search it).it catalogs reusable coding rules and protocols. Might be a handy next step for some.Big props for keeping it open source. just starred the repo!