What is freecodecamp.cn?

This repository is for freecodecamp.cn, a Chinese-language community version of freeCodeCamp. FreeCodeCamp is a free, open-source platform where people learn web programming through interactive exercises and projects. The original platform is in English and its servers are blocked in mainland China by the country's network filtering system, which creates a double barrier for Chinese learners who would need both a way around the filter and strong English skills to use it. The project was started by a single developer to remove those barriers. Because freeCodeCamp itself is open source, building a Chinese version was technically possible, and the stated goal was to let ordinary people access quality programming education without the costs or obstacles tied to the English-only original. The README notes that the project grew from a personal effort into a team project as the Chinese freeCodeCamp community expanded. The README is written in Chinese and describes a four-stage plan: first, get the original site running in Chinese, second, translate supporting resources, third, translate the course content itself, and fourth, create customized course material suited to Chinese learners. The author notes that translating courses requires significant effort and asks community members to contribute translations either through pull requests on GitHub or by emailing translated chapters directly. The README also provides context about why the author felt this was necessary, contrasting the free, open approach of freeCodeCamp against paid coding bootcamps in China that the author characterizes as low quality and financially predatory toward young people trying to enter the tech industry. The project is a community-driven translation and adaptation effort rather than a new tool or library. Its value is access and localization, not new software functionality.