How hard is it to build an open source alternative to Duolinguo?

iagomago@feddit.it to Open Source@lemmy.ml – 137 points –

Speaking as a total ignorant from a coding perspective. But I guess that wouldn't be the hard part, considering that most of Duolinguo is just boxes and text inputs. How difficult it is to create a database of competent linguists with an efficient training who can progressively enhance your understanding of languages?

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Check out LibreLingo and these

I did know about LibreLingo, but it still feels like it's taking really small steps! And the other alternatives don't seem to offer the semi-holistic experience that Duolingo provides.

Join LibreLingo instead of creating your own scratch. Unless you're planning to use Rust lol

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Elaborate on “small steps”?

it doesn't live up to his expectations while being made by someone else on their free time. This mentality is rampant in opensource.

Is he going to contribute, not likely

is he going to donate so they can work on it, also no

is he going to vaguely ask others to make an app to compete with commercial companies, Oh yesss

Pretty much the gist I was trying to extract from the user or get some insights on.

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