About MISTFLOW
Empowering the next generation of digital creators
Our Story
MISTFLOW was founded in 2020 with a simple mission: to make coding education accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances. What started as a small initiative has grown into a thriving community of learners, educators, and creators.
Our Team
We're a diverse team of engineers, designers, and educators passionate about closing the digital divide. Our collective experience spans decades in the tech industry and education sector.
Our Vision
A world where everyone has the opportunity to learn digital skills and use technology to create positive change in their communities.
Our Core Values
Community First
We prioritize the needs of our community above all else, creating tools and resources that truly serve them.
Accessibility
We design our platform to be accessible to learners with varying levels of experience and resources.
Passion for Learning
We believe learning should be joyful, engaging, and relevant to real-world applications.
Our Mission
Bridging the digital divide through education and empowerment
Why We Exist
In today's digital world, coding skills are becoming as fundamental as reading and writing. Yet millions of people, especially in underserved communities, lack access to quality coding education.
MISTFLOW exists to change that. We're on a mission to democratize access to coding education and empower individuals to become creators, not just consumers, of technology.
Our Goal
To equip 1 million learners from underserved communities with digital skills by 2030.
How We Make an Impact
Free Learning Resources
We provide completely free coding tutorials, projects, and tools to remove financial barriers to learning.
Community Partnerships
We collaborate with schools, nonprofits, and community organizations to reach learners where they are.
Real-World Projects
Our curriculum focuses on building projects that solve real problems in local communities.
Mentorship Program
We connect learners with experienced professionals who provide guidance and career advice.
Join Our Movement
Whether you're looking to learn, teach, volunteer, or partner with us, there's a place for you in the MISTFLOW community.
Get InvolvedTutorials
Learn at your own pace with our comprehensive coding tutorials
Getting Started
HTML & CSS Basics
Beginner • 2 hours
Learn the building blocks of web development with this comprehensive introduction to HTML and CSS.
JavaScript Fundamentals
Beginner • 3 hours
Master the fundamentals of JavaScript, the language that powers interactive web experiences.
Python for Beginners
Beginner • 4 hours
Learn Python programming from scratch with our beginner-friendly tutorial series.
SQL Essentials
Intermediate • 3 hours
Learn how to work with databases using SQL to store, retrieve, and manipulate data.
Responsive Web Design
Intermediate • 2.5 hours
Learn how to create websites that look great on all devices using modern responsive techniques.
Backend with Node.js
Advanced • 5 hours
Build server-side applications with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB in this comprehensive tutorial.
Learning Paths
Not sure where to start? Follow one of our structured learning paths tailored to different goals and skill levels.
Frontend Developer
Master HTML, CSS, JavaScript and modern frameworks to build beautiful, interactive websites.
Python Programmer
Learn Python from basics to advanced concepts, including data analysis and web development.
Full-Stack Engineer
Become proficient in both frontend and backend development to build complete web applications.
Projects
Build real-world applications and showcase your skills
Featured Projects
To-Do List App
Beginner • HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Build a simple to-do list application to practice DOM manipulation and local storage.
Recipe Finder
Intermediate • React, API
Create an application that searches for recipes using a public API and displays results.
Chat Application
Advanced • Node.js, Socket.io
Build a real-time chat application with user authentication and message history.
E-commerce Store
Intermediate • React, Redux
Create a mock e-commerce store with product listings, cart functionality, and checkout.
Blog Platform
Advanced • Django, PostgreSQL
Build a full-featured blog platform with user accounts, posts, comments, and admin panel.
AI Image Generator
Intermediate • Python, AI
Create an application that generates images based on text prompts using AI models.
Community Projects
These projects were created by MISTFLOW community members to solve real problems in their communities.
FoodShare App
A mobile app connecting restaurants with excess food to local shelters and food banks, reducing food waste while helping those in need.
LearnTogether Platform
A peer-to-peer tutoring platform that connects students with volunteer tutors in underserved school districts.
Have a project idea?
We love supporting community-driven projects. Share your idea with us and we'll help you bring it to life.
Submit Your ProjectContact Us
We'd love to hear from you
Frequently Asked Questions
There are several ways to get involved! You can join as a learner, volunteer as a mentor, contribute to our open-source projects, or partner with us if you represent an organization. Visit our "Get Involved" page for more details.
Yes! All of our learning resources, tutorials, and projects are completely free to access. We believe education should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial situation.
Currently, we offer digital badges for completing certain learning paths and projects. These can be shared on LinkedIn and other platforms to showcase your skills. We're working on a more formal certification program for the future.
We welcome partnerships with schools, nonprofits, and companies that share our mission. Please contact us using the form above and select "Partnership" as your subject, and our team will get back to you with more information.
Terms of Service
Last updated: June 1, 2023
1. Introduction
Welcome to MISTFLOW ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, services, and applications (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use our Services. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
3. User Accounts
When you create an account with us, you must provide accurate and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
4. Acceptable Use
You agree not to use our Services to:
- Violate any laws or regulations
- Infringe on the intellectual property rights of others
- Transmit harmful or malicious code
- Harass, threaten, or intimidate others
- Engage in any fraudulent or deceptive activities
5. Content Ownership
You retain ownership of any content you create or upload to our Services. By submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display the content for the purpose of providing our Services.
6. Intellectual Property
All content and materials available on our Services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, are our property or the property of our licensors and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
7. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to our Services at any time, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.
8. Disclaimers
Our Services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that our Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use our Services.
10. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms on this page. Your continued use of our Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
11. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at legal@mistflow.org.
Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 1, 2023
1. Introduction
MISTFLOW ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, services, and applications (collectively, the "Services").
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, and other contact details when you register for an account or contact us.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Services, including IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze usage.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain our Services
- Improve, personalize, and expand our Services
- Understand and analyze how you use our Services
- Communicate with you, including for customer service and updates
- Prevent fraud and enhance security
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information in the following situations:
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf.
- Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
- Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- The right to access, update, or delete your information
- The right to rectification if your information is inaccurate
- The right to object to our processing of your data
- The right to request restriction of processing
- The right to data portability
7. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@mistflow.org.