Hyperskill (formerly known as JetBrains Academy) is an online educational platform for learning programming languages through project-based learning. It features integration with professional development environments and has been used as a subject in research related to computer science education. The platform offers courses in programming languages such as Python, Java, Kotlin, JavaScript, Go, C++, and SQL, along with foundational topics in computer science, web development, and data analysis.
History
JetBrains Academy was launched publicly in 2019, initially offering free access during the COVID-19 pandemic, as reported by TechCrunch.[1] The platform began by offering courses in Java, Python, and Kotlin through more than 60 projects that students could build themselves while receiving instant feedback through integrated development environments (IDEs).
It was developed by JetBrains, a software development company known for creating popular IDEs such as IntelliJ IDEA and PyCharm. At launch, Hyperskill functioned as the delivery platform for JetBrains Academy's educational content, with the aim of providing a structured and practical approach to programming education.