Exercism recently reached a milestone of two million users and 45 million exercise submissions. Despite its popularity, the platform is struggling financially. Efforts to secure funding have fallen short, leading to difficult decisions like letting go of key employees like Erik. However, the community remains strong, with dedicated donors keeping the servers running. The platform is growing and improving, with plans to launch a new educational product in 2025 to improve coding learning success rates. The future includes potential for-profit ventures to sustain Exercism’s growth. Overall, while facing challenges, Exercism remains dedicated to providing a valuable learning experience.
https://exercism.org/blog/september-2024-restructure