GoCode Gulf, established by StudyPlus, is moulding young coders on the rise,
in Qatar.
One of them is Tharuka Herath, pictured, a 12-year-old student from Doha College who started his coding journey with GoCode Gulf in April 2019.
When most children sit in front of computers playing games, Tharuka spends the time coding them.
Tharuka, from being a simple coding enthusiast who knew very little about text-based programming, has now transformed into a coding specialist. His latest achievement is creating his very own game with more than a thousand lines of codes using Python.
Olan Santos, Tharuka’s coding mentor at GoCode, is proud of his student’s improvement and accomplishments.
He said, “Tharuka was tasked to create his very own Python game — from brainstorming the concept and designing the core gameplay to pilot-testing the whole game. Eventually, he created ‘Jumanji’, his very own strategy game inspired by the latest Jumanji movie.”
“Aside from the impeccable concept and design, Tharuka’s Python game consisted of more than 2,000 lines of code!”
Tharuka admitted it was not that easy to be a young coder; hence, he needed a reliable support system. He is thankful to GoCode Gulf not only for providing a platform for young coders like himself where they can transform their ideas into digital innovations, but also for the constant help and support of its mentors, according to a statement.
“GoCode does not only help me in coding but also in presenting myself and my ideas in front of others. After Python, I am very excited to move on to the next web development course with GoCode,” said Tharuka.
With over a decade of experience in delivering tuition and academic support to hundreds of students, StudyPlus is on a “mission to inspire the next generation of digital creators” with GoCode UK, a multi-award-winning coding academy, the statement notes.
Accordingly, the centre has established GoCode Gulf to cater to the needs of young learners in Qatar and offers after-school programmes and holiday tech camps for kids and teenagers (6-16 years).
For more information, one may call 44325503 or visit the StudyPlus GoCode Gulf centre
in Al Sadd.
Tharuka Herath
