Pickcode provides a browser‑based integrated development environment tailored for K‑12 computer science classes. It supports Python, Java, C++, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript on any device—including Chromebooks—and lets teachers create custom lessons, assign work, and monitor student code in real time with second‑by‑second snapshots and version history. The platform is AI‑free, highly reliable (99.96% uptime), and offered as a paid Pro service for schools.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Many schools lack a reliable, browser‑based development environment that works on low‑cost devices like Chromebooks and supports multiple programming languages, making it difficult for teachers to deliver hands‑on coding lessons without installing software or managing complex setups.
Solution
Pickcode offers a cloud‑hosted IDE accessible from any modern browser that supports Python, Java, C++, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The platform runs on Chromebooks and other devices without requiring local installations. Educators can create custom lessons, add starter code, and organize assignments into units with due dates. The Pro tier adds classroom management tools, including real‑time monitoring of student code, a second‑by‑second timeline of changes, and code‑history playback. The service maintains 99.96% uptime and deliberately excludes AI coding assistants to ensure beginners focus on fundamental programming skills.
Target Audience
Pickcode is aimed at K‑12 and secondary school computer science teachers who need a dependable, web‑based coding environment for classroom instruction and assignment management.
Features
- Multi‑language IDE (Python, Java, C++, HTML, CSS, JavaScript) with standard libraries and data‑science packages
- One‑click code execution and automatic autosave for seamless student workflow
- Lesson authoring tools: custom instructions, starter code, unit organization, and due‑date scheduling
- Real‑time classroom monitoring with live view of student edits and a second‑by‑second timeline snapshot
- Code‑history viewer that lets teachers review each change made by a student
- Chromebook‑compatible interface requiring only a web browser