Update codedex-update-february-2025.mdx

Author: sonnynomnom

blogs/codedex-update-february-2025.mdx

@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ Between fundraising and keeping the site running (scaling up servers and jugglin
 
 ![Code Evaluation](https://i.imgur.com/DNi9Sbl.gif)
 
-Code validation is a core feature that you all have been asking for. The traditional approach would take months, possibly a year, to retroactively add regex tests and output functions across the existing catalog. We launched a beta version to test out the accuracy.
+Code validation is a core feature that y'all have been asking for. The traditional approach would take months, possibly a year, to retroactively add regex tests and output functions across the existing catalog. We launched a beta version to test out the accuracy.
 
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   <a href="https://www.codedex.io/python/01-setting-up" style={{ all: "unset" }} target="_blank" and rel="noopener noreferrer"><Button variant="yellow">Try Out Code Evaluation</Button></a>
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ Code validation is a core feature that you all have been asking for. The traditi
 
 ![Node.js Course](https://i.imgur.com/hmSsAlw.gif)
 
-Node.js isn’t a library — it’s a runtime environment that allows JavaScript to run outside the browser, like a food truck that lets a chef cook anywhere instead of just in a kitchen! (This is also our first Club course.)
+Node.js isn’t a library – it’s a runtime environment that allows JavaScript to run outside the browser, like a food truck that lets a chef cook anywhere instead of just in a kitchen! Highest requested course. (This is also our first Club course.)
 
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@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ Node.js isn’t a library — it’s a runtime environment that allows JavaScrip
 
 ![Project Showcase](https://i.imgur.com/2AJvuxl.png)
 
-We redesigned our Project Showcase to feel more like a showcase (switched to a gallery-style presentation that emphasized each project’s cover image while making it clear how to filter by project tags). Added Staff Picks, too!
+We redesigned our Project Showcase to feel more like a showcase (switched to a gallery-style presentation that emphasized each project’s cover image while making it clear how to filter by project tags). Added Staff Picks, too. Go and check out projects from the community!
 
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 ![Leaderboards page](https://i.imgur.com/XxKNWdM.png)
 
-Leaderboards is an entirely new addition to our on-platform community! Now, you can see who has earned the most XP (gained by completing exercises and code challenges) to create more friendly competition. We’re in the business of motivation.
+Leaderboards is an entirely new addition to our on-platform community! Now, you can see who has earned the most XP (gained by completing exercises and code challenges) to create more friendly competition. This is heavily inspired by video game leaderboards (i.e. Dota 2, League, Fortnite).
 
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