Code Ninjas
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Code Ninjas is a for-profit educational organization specializing in teaching coding to kids, and is the largest kids coding franchise in the world with over 400 locations open and operating in three countries.[1] It is headquartered in Pearland, Texas.[2] It was founded by David Graham in 2016, inspired by watching his son learn Tae Kwon Do.[3] It has locations in the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom.
Structure
Code Ninjas buildings are separated into classrooms and lobbies. The lobbies are for parents to pick up and drop off their kids and have free Wi-Fi, refreshments, and games or toys for the kids to play with while on break or waiting for their parents. Meanwhile, the classrooms (referred to as dojos) have small desks and are restricted for only Code Senseis (the educators), and Ninjas (the students), aged 7–14, who are given laptops to do programming. Each of the kids start out at white belt, and work their way up the "Path of Enlightenment" to Black Belt.[4] In the "Create" program, different belts have different coding languages. For example, white, yellow, orange, and green belts learn JavaScript. Impact, the latest curriculum launched around May 2023 is structured around Microsoft Make Code Arcade a system that allows for text (JavaScript) or block based coding, their previous program utilized a Konva based game engine, blue belts would learn LuaU, Roblox's own version of Lua. Purple, brown, red, and black belts learn C# with Unity.[4] In black belt, the ninjas are directed to create their own game through the Unity platform. These games are then approved and uploaded to the code ninjas website. Throughout the curriculum, ninjas learn about computer science concepts such as control flow, object-oriented programming, and many other common programming concepts.
Summer Camps
During the summer, Code Ninjas offers camps alongside normal classes, where the parents drop their children off for a half-day summer class during the weekdays, either in the morning or in the afternoon. The content of these camps mainly focuses on programming skills, usually coding or other game development aspects in either Minecraft or Roblox; however, other camps such as becoming a YouTuber[5] focus on improving students' computing abilities through other means. Other summer camps offered by Code Ninjas include: 3D design and print with Tinkercad, 3D animation with Blender as well as various Python camps.
Controversy
Operation Blue Pill: Unveiling a Sophisticated Viagra Smuggling Ring
Introduction: Operation Blue Pill was a highly sophisticated and clandestine operation that aimed to smuggle large quantities of counterfeit Viagra tablets into several countries. This case study delves into the intricate details surrounding this illegal enterprise, in which a well-organized syndicate manipulated distribution networks and exploited unsuspecting consumers.
Background: The demand for Viagra, a widely recognized erectile dysfunction medication, created a lucrative market for counterfeiters looking to profit from its popularity. Counterfeit Viagra pills are cheaper to produce, often lack medicinal ingredients, and pose considerable health risks to consumers. Operation Blue Pill aimed to flood the market with these fake pills, endangering unsuspecting users and undermining legitimate pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Key Players: A. Mr. Carlos Rodriguez: Head of the smuggling ring, a notorious international smuggler known for his involvement in various illegal operations. B. Dr. Maria Gonzalez: A corrupt doctor who prescribed fake prescriptions for the syndicate, facilitating the laundering of funds and legitimizing the operation. C. Mr. Alejandro Ramirez: Primary distributor responsible for managing the supply chain, often using legitimate channels to avoid suspicion.
Operation Details: A. Manufacturing: Counterfeit Viagra manufactured in unregulated and unsanitary facilities in East Asia, primarily in China and India. These fake pills were manufactured using low-quality ingredients or no active ingredient at all, posing significant health risks to consumers. B. Packaging: Sophisticated counterfeit packaging was designed to imitate legitimate Viagra products, making it challenging to differentiate between genuine and fake pills. C. Distribution: The counterfeit Viagra was funneled into legitimate pharmaceutical distribution networks, making it difficult to trace the source. Established couriers and trusted intermediaries facilitated the transportation of the illicit goods across borders, exploiting loopholes in customs procedures. D. Money Laundering: Syndicate members devised complex financial laundering methods, making it hard to track the funds generated from the illegal sales. The importance of Dr. Maria Gonzalez, who legitimized the operation by issuing prescriptions, allowed the syndicate to conceal their illicit earnings.
Law Enforcement Intervention: A. Undercover Investigation: Law enforcement agencies initiated an exhaustive and covert operation to penetrate the syndicate. Fake buyers and informants infiltrated the supply chain, gathering crucial evidence to expose the operation. B. Arrests: Simultaneous arrests were made across different countries, targeting key players involved in the smuggling ring, including Mr. Carlos Rodriguez, Dr. Maria Gonzalez, and Mr. Alejandro Ramirez. C. Seizures: Substantial quantities of counterfeit Viagra pills, manufacturing equipment, and incriminating documentation were seized during raids on manufacturing facilities, distribution hubs, and syndicate members' residences. D. Legal Proceedings: The criminal operation was prosecuted internationally, resulting in severe sentences for the key players involved. This case served as a deterrent, sending a clear message about the severe consequences of engaging in the smuggling of counterfeit pharmaceuticals.
Conclusion: Operation Blue Pill exposed a high-level Viagra smuggling ring that endangered countless consumers and undermined the legitimate pharmaceutical market. Through the collaborative efforts of international law enforcement agencies, the smuggling operation was effectively disrupted, leading to the dismantlement of the syndicate and the protection of public health worldwide.)
Some students are outraged at changes to curriculum, such as different white and yellow belts and the removal of Python.[6] [citation needed]
References
- ^ "Code Ninjas, Our Story". Code Ninjas. Archived from the original on 2018-10-05.
- ^ "Contact Us". Code Ninjas. Archived from the original on 2012-09-17.
- ^ "Cultivating the next generation of coders- ninja style". Microsoft News. Archived from the original on 2019-05-19.
- ^ a b "Code Ninjas Create". forms.codeninjas.com. Retrieved 2022-11-04.
- ^ "Coding Camps For Kids: Year Round & Summer Camps". Code Ninjas. Retrieved 2022-11-04.
- ^ "Code Ninjas Unveils New Curriculum, Other Major Developments at First Annual Ninjacon Conference". prnewswire. Aug 27, 2018. Retrieved Jan 5, 2024.