About while True: learn()
You’re a programmer, and your cat turns out to be a better one. That’s the premise of while True: learn(), a 2019 puzzle and simulation game from Luden.io. To understand what the cat is trying to tell you, you set out to build a cat-to-human translator.
Getting there means solving visual puzzles based on real machine learning concepts. You connect blocks into pipelines that sort and route streams of data, starting with simple rules and decision trees and working up toward the ideas behind neural networks. No coding is required. The puzzles teach the logic through diagrams instead of syntax, so you pick up the concepts by experimenting.
Between puzzles there’s a light career layer. You take freelance jobs, upgrade your computer, put money into startups and buy outfits for the cat.
It fits puzzle fans who enjoy logic and flow-based games, and people curious about how machine learning works who want an approachable, playful introduction. You don’t need any programming background to follow along, though developers may enjoy spotting the real techniques behind each puzzle.
How it runs in your browser
The port comes from dasher and loads from wasm.rip, playing right here on this page with nothing to install. It’s a single-player game, so there’s no online play. Progress saving isn’t listed for the port, which matters in a game built on a long chain of puzzles: if you close the tab, you may need to start over.
Controls and devices
Use a computer with a mouse and keyboard. The puzzles are built by placing and connecting pieces, which suits a mouse. Phones aren’t supported, and controller support isn’t listed for this port. No key list is published, so check the in-game help when you start.
Tips
- Start with the simplest solution that works, then refine it. Many puzzles reward cleaner, cheaper setups.
- When a puzzle stalls, trace the data through your pipeline one step at a time to see where it goes wrong.
- If you want to keep your progress across sessions, the official version is available on Steam.
Is while True: learn() Free, Safe and Official?
Do I need to know how to code to play while True: learn()?
No. The puzzles are visual and based on machine learning ideas, and no coding is required.
Does while True: learn() save in the browser?
Saving isn’t listed for this port, so progress may be lost when you close the tab.
Is this the official game?
No. It’s an unofficial fan port, not affiliated with Luden.io. The official version is available on Steam.
