The Story
Samuel's journey into coding began at age 9, driven by a simple curiosity about how websites and games were made. What started as watching YouTube tutorials quickly evolved into a deep passion for programming. By the time he reached middle school, he had already mastered the basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
But his path wasn't always smooth. When Samuel wanted to advance his skills beyond the basics, he hit a frustrating wall. Every quality learning platform came with a hefty price tag, and the few free options available were either outdated, confusing, or locked essential features behind paywalls. He found himself stuck, unable to progress without spending money his family couldn't afford.
This experience planted a seed. Samuel realized that millions of talented, curious students around the world faced the same barrier. High-quality coding education shouldn't be a privilege reserved for those who could afford expensive courses. It should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial situation.
In 2024, after years of honing his development skills and working on various projects, Samuel decided to take action. At just 15 years old, he began building LearnCodeNow from the ground up. Drawing from his own struggles as a self-taught developer, he designed the platform to be everything he wished existed when he was starting out: completely free, powered by AI for personalized help, with clear explanations, real-time code testing, and no hidden fees or premium tiers.
Now in 10th grade, Samuel continues to lead development of the platform while managing his schoolwork. He writes every line of code, designs every feature, and ensures that LearnCodeNow stays true to its mission: providing world-class coding education to underserved students worldwide, free forever.
Skills & Expertise
Frontend Development
Backend Development
AI & Education
Platform Architecture
DevOps & Tools
Education & Content
Philosophy & Vision
"Every student deserves the opportunity to learn coding, regardless of their financial situation. The tech industry is one of the few fields where talent and determination matter more than expensive degrees. But if we gate-keep the learning process behind paywalls, we're creating the same barriers we claim don't exist in tech."
"LearnCodeNow isn't just a platform—it's a movement. We're proving that you can build something valuable and impactful without compromising on quality or accessibility. No credit cards, no premium tiers, no artificial limits. Just pure learning."
"If I could learn to code through free resources scattered across the internet, imagine what students could do with a unified, AI-powered platform designed specifically for them. That's what drives me every day."
Achievements & Milestones
Built LearnCodeNow at 15
Architected and developed the entire platform from scratch, including curriculum, AI integration, and community features
7 Years of Experience
Self-taught programmer with extensive experience in full-stack development, having started coding at age 9
AI-Powered Learning Pioneer
One of the first to integrate adaptive AI tutoring into a free coding education platform
Nonprofit Mission
Committed to keeping education free forever, with no hidden costs or premium features