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#157 Getting a developer job in 2025 with Lane Wagner

The freeCodeCamp Podcast

CHAPTER

Gamification and Community Engagement in Education

This chapter examines the complexities of implementing gamification within educational settings, particularly the unintended consequences of leaderboards on student motivation. It emphasizes the significance of community management, especially through Discord, fostering a vibrant learning environment while addressing challenges in maintaining user engagement. The discussion also highlights the delicate balance between providing immediate access to solutions and encouraging mastery-based learning in the context of coding education.

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