Welcome to a unique learning experiment for Dart! This site is dedicated to helping new programmers master the fundamentals of the language using a single, comprehensive sample application: a command-line Digital Pet simulator.
This one application is designed to teach a core set of key concepts, including:
- Core Logic and Control Flow (
if,switch,while) - Object-Oriented Basics (
class,methods) - Null Safety (
String?) - Asynchronous Programming (
async/await) - and much more.
Choose Your Learning Style#
The special feature of this site is that you can learn these concepts through different pedagogical approaches. We provide the complete tutorial in multiple styles so you can choose the one that works best for you:
- Code-First (Learn by Doing): Jump right into building and see the app come to life, with theory explained along the way.
- Theory-First (Conceptual): Understand the "why" behind each concept before applying it to the code.
- Story-Driven (Narrative): Learn by following a story where you bring your digital pet to life, step by step.
- Cookbook (Problem-Solution): Tackle each part of the app as a self-contained recipe to solve a specific problem.
This project is also a technical showcase for building modern web experiences with the Jaspr framework and an experiment in using AI to generate human-curated educational content. You can learn more about the project here.