CodeGrade supports highly customizable autograding tailored to your unique assignments, far beyond the limitations of Zybooks' pre-configured exercises.
Instructors can design their own tests using an intuitive block-based configurator, with full control over logic, inputs, and feedback.
Multiple Submission Options
Students can submit through the CodeGrade Editor, upload files, or integrate directly with GitHub/GitLab, accommodating beginner and advanced workflows.
This flexibility mirrors real-world development practices and better prepares students for the industry.
Instructor-Led Content Creation
Unlike Zybooks’ reliance on pre-authored materials, CodeGrade empowers instructors to create, manage, and assess their own assignments.
You can adapt assignments to your curriculum instead of working around fixed content.
Language-Agnostic Support
CodeGrade works with all non-proprietary programming languages, so you're never limited by platform constraints.
Whether you're teaching Python, Java, C++, or something more niche, CodeGrade has you covered.
Advanced Feedback and Rubric Tools
Provide rich, meaningful feedback using inline code comments, auto-completion, and reusable snippets directly within student submissions.
Integrated rubrics help standardize grading while offering room for nuanced, personalized responses.
Feature
CodeGrade
ZyBooks
Support & Updates
Dedicated support, training, content assistance, and frequent feature updates focused on coding education.
Provides customer support and regular platform/content updates.
Interactive Quizzes
Integrated MCQs and coding questions within assessments.
Integrated questions (MCQ, short answer) within the text flow.
Language Support
Supports all non-proprietary programming languages and frameworks without limitation.
Supports common languages used in introductory CS courses.
Use Case
Ideal for courses requiring custom coding projects, labs, and detailed, flexible assessment.
Often used as a textbook replacement or supplement with built-in practice.
Customization
Complete customization of assignments, feedback and grading schemes.
Customize the selection and order of Zybooks content modules.
Integration
Offers LMS integration and direct Git repository integration for submissions.
Typically offers LMS integration (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard).
Feedback Tools
Inline code comments, snippets, rubric integration, auto-completion for meaningful feedback.
Automated feedback on the correctness of exercises.
Submission Methods
Flexible: In-browser editor, file uploads, or Git integration (GitHub/GitLab).
Students typically work and submit directly within the Zybooks platform.
Autograder Setup
Intuitive block-based configurator for creating custom tests; high degree of flexibility.
Pre-configured for built-in exercises. Customization may be limited.
Autograding
Highly customizable autograding for varied, instructor-designed assignments.
Integrated for exercises within the Zybooks content.
Type of Tool
A complete learning and assessment platform tailored for coding assignments.
Interactive textbook platform with integrated coding exercises & labs.
Content Approach
Instructors can create, manage, and grade their own assignments (or use pre-built templates).
Flexible assessment, autograding, and detailed feedback for custom programming assignments.
Content delivery and learning through pre-built materials.
Why CodeGrade is the ideal choice for your course
Purpose-Built for Programming Education CodeGrade is more than a textbook supplement, it's a complete platform for teaching, assessing, and improving student code through hands-on, instructor-led assignments.
Greater Customization and Control Unlike Zybooks, CodeGrade gives instructors full freedom to shape their course content, assessment methods, and feedback systems to suit their students and curriculum.
Real-World Skill Development With Git integration, multi-file support, and professional workflows, CodeGrade helps students build skills that go beyond the classroom and into the industry.
Support That Goes Further CodeGrade pairs powerful features with dedicated onboarding, training, and support, helping instructors make the most of the platform every step of the way.
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