Devlands

Devlands — Learn Git Comfortably. Use Git Confidently.

Devlands is an interactive, gamified Git learning platform that visually represents your codebase in a 3D world. It makes Git approachable by walking you through common commands and concepts with character-guided tutorials, live command simulation, code viewing/editing inside the game, and AI-assisted explanations of code you don’t understand. The experience aims to remove guesswork, reduce frustration, and help you learn Git quicker and more efficiently than traditional methods.

How it works

• Enter a whimsical 3D world where your repository is visualized on screen.
• Learn all common Git commands and concepts through guided, character-led tutorials.
• Visually simulate and run any Git command to build confidence with version control.
• View, analyze, and edit your code directly from within the game.
• Use AI integration to explain code you don’t understand.
• A low-friction, hands-on approach designed for beginners, teachers, and parents introducing kids to coding.

Why Devlands

• Visual, tangible representation of Git concepts (commits, branches, working directory, history) helps newcomers understand how Git works.
• Engaging tutorials and lessons reduce the intimidation of learning Git.
• A faster, easier way to gain competence and confidence with Git and GitHub concepts.

Voices from users

• Mike L. (Beta tester): Found Git concepts clicking when playing Devlands; great for kids, teachers, and parents.
• Tom R. (Beta tester): Visualizes commit history and working directory in an intuitive way; builds hands-on Git experience.
• Dan K. (Beta tester): Creator background and motivation; emphasizes a tangible, low-friction path to learning Git.

About the creator

• Jack (Jacob Stopak) is the founder and developer, bringing years of Git experience and a passion for making coding learning intuitive through visual tools. Devlands grew from prior projects like Decoding Git Guidebook and Git-Sim and represents the culmination of making Git feel more like play than study.

Core vision

• Help users learn Git faster and more confidently by literally walking through their codebase in a gamified world.
• Provide a visually engaging, approachable environment that turns abstract Git concepts into tangible experiences.

Core Features

• 3D, gamified visualization of Git repositories
• Character-guided, beginner-friendly tutorials
• Visual simulation and execution of Git commands
• In-game code viewing, analysis, and editing
• AI-assisted explanations of code and concepts
• Quick, low-friction onboarding for new learners
• Suitable for individuals, classrooms, and parents teaching kids