If a Duolingo-style Go learning app existed, what would be your must-have features?

General Go Discussion
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1. AI & Adaptive Learning

  • Should the AI opponent:
    • Scale precisely with Go rank
    • Simulate human players’ move styles
    • Analyze and comment the game

2. Progression & Motivation

  • :trophy: Dan/Kyu milestones
  • :fire: Streak shields
  • :globe_with_meridians: Culture unlocks: Access pro commentaries by mastering joseki
  • :chequered_flag: Weekly challenges: e.g. “win 5 games in 7days”

3. Learning Resources

  • :magnifying_glass_tilted_left: Joseki/Tesuji Drills
  • :puzzle_piece: Tsumego by Difficulty (Beginner→Pro)
  • :bar_chart: Game Review AI
  • :microphone: Pro Commentary Packs (e.g., Lee Sedol’s AlphaGo analysis)

4. More You Want

The following image show the app prototype

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Pretty much everything you mentioned, plus a pattern search feature is necessary.

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That sounds good. I also have a bold idea: using a move pattern search method to recommend suitable teaching resources for learners based on their game records.

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I would love to see this app!

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Not tomorrow. In 2050 maybe?

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My gut says much sooner. Go as a subject of AI is as old as it gets, after all.

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Most of the world’s population doesn’t know what GO is. It’s highly unlikely.

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The situation you mentioned does objectively exist. Promoting Go worldwide is indeed a major challenge for professionals in the Go industry.