Introducing: Codie the Duck

Rubber duck debugging, also known as rubber ducking, is a tried and true method of debugging code performed by many coders! When code isn’t running properly, coders will place a rubber duck on their desk and explain their code to it out loud. While a coder relays what their code is supposed to do and how each line helps accomplish it, it’s much easier to find where the errors are! Thus, you can often find a duck on a coder’s desk; it helps with problem-solving!

Much like with writing prose, reading code out loud often shines a light on the issue. It can be frustrating trying to debug lines of code. Adding a duck to the process gives programmers a sounding board for their ideas while making the problem-solving process a lighter, happier experience.

At Mastery Coding, we believe that the positive impact rubber ducks have on the coding community embodies the spirit of our company. We know that learning to code can be quite enjoyable and rewarding but also we know that it can be frustrating and filled with trial and error. For students and teachers, we work hard every day to make learning to code easier and more fun. Let us be your rubber duck!