When comparing Code Combat vs JSFiddle, the Slant community recommends JSFiddle for most people. In the question“What are the best resources to learn JavaScript?” JSFiddle is ranked 17th while Code Combat is ranked 27th. The most important reason people chose JSFiddle is:
In addition to supporting JavaScript and CSS, language settings can be switched to CoffeeScript and SCSS.
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Pros
Pro A fun introduction to JS syntax and logic
Code Combat teaches you JavaScript through a game. It's a fun and engaging way to learn the basics.
Pro It has the ability for teachers to manage a class
Student progress can be seen allowing teachers to let students work at their own pace and see who might need help or who is doing excellent.
Pro CoffeeScript and SCSS support
In addition to supporting JavaScript and CSS, language settings can be switched to CoffeeScript and SCSS.
Pro Allows collaborating on code
JSFiddle makes it easy to save the code snippets and send the link to others who can view and edit the code.
Pro Supports a wide variety of frameworks and extensions
JSFiddle can switch to selection of frameworks and extensions including jQuery, AngularJS, ReactiveJS, D3 simply from a dropdown.
Cons
Con Only basic concepts are taught
To learn JavaScript past the basics, additional resources will be required.
Con Not actually an IDE
JSFiddle is not actually an IDE and is only suitable for small blocks of code.