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How hard is it to build an open source alternative to Duolinguo? (feddit.it)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Speaking as a total ignorant from a coding perspective. But I guess that wouldn't be the hard part, considering that most of Duolinguo is just boxes and text inputs. How difficult it is to create a database of competent linguists with an efficient training who can progressively enhance your understanding of languages?

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I did know about LibreLingo, but it still feels like it's taking really small steps! And the other alternatives don't seem to offer the semi-holistic experience that Duolingo provides.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Join LibreLingo instead of creating your own scratch. Unless you're planning to use Rust lol

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Elaborate on “small steps”?

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

it doesn't live up to his expectations while being made by someone else on their free time. This mentality is rampant in opensource.

Is he going to contribute, not likely

is he going to donate so they can work on it, also no

is he going to vaguely ask others to make an app to compete with commercial companies, Oh yesss

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Pretty much the gist I was trying to extract from the user or get some insights on.