Do You Keep a Journal?
Do you have a journal or diary? If so, what do you like to write about in it and why? Do you use it to keep track of joyful, difficult or memorable events in your life? Do you use it to process feelings? Give gratitude? Practice self-care? Do something else?If you don’t journal, have you…
Why the Future of Learning Starts with Building
Coding has always served two purposes: the intrinsic drive to build something, and the practical path to a lucrative career. Even the most passionate code aficionados don’t dream of variables or syntax — they want to make a website, a tool, a game. For years, the career upside was impossible to ignore. You could land a stable SWE job, bootstrap your own app, or join a buzzy…
What is HTML: Common uses and defining features
You may have heard the term HTML before, but what does HTML actually mean? HTML is an acronym that stands for HyperText Markup Language. Markup languages are different from programming languages. Whereas programming languages help us modify data, we use markup languages to determine how elements are displayed on a webpage.HTML has a simple, text-based…
How I Went from Civil Engineer to Product Owner in 2...
Learning to code so that you can land a job in tech can feel daunting. That’s why we’re sharing inspiring stories from Codecademy’s community — to show how people like you (yes, you!) can embark on a learning journey and end up with a totally new career. We hope these stories serve as a reminder…
Free October 2025 Wallpaper – Autumn’s Glow
October 1, 2025 Free October 2025 wallpaper is here! As the air turns crisp, we’re embracing the coziest season of all. This month’s wallpaper captures the serene beauty of a perfect autumn day, with golden leaves glowing in the soft sunlight. We wanted to bring that feeling of warmth and tranquility right to your screens.…
Gen-AI and Learning Systems – The Latest
A few days ago, Brad Lightcap, in an interview with CNBC, stated, among other things, that “one of the most overhyped parts of artificial intelligence is that in one fell swoop, it can deliver substantive business change.” (The Verge OpenAI COO thinks AI for business is overhyped, Dec 4, 2023) He added that companies are…
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Why the Future of Learning Starts with Building
Coding has always served two purposes: the intrinsic drive to build something, and the practical path to a lucrative career. Even the most passionate code aficionados don’t dream of variables or syntax — they want to make a website, a tool, a game. For years, the career upside was impossible to ignore. You could land a stable SWE job, bootstrap your own app, or join a buzzy…
How to Start a Blog or Website (updated for 2024!)
February 6, 2024 Updated for 2024 Are you a new blogger or a seasoned Blogspot or WordPress.com blogger wanting to switch your blog over to self-hosted WordPress? Or are you wanting to build a website or blog? Then you’ve come to the right place. This post will show you how to start a blog or…
Industry Corner Spotlight: Occupational Therapist
Occupational therapy is a vital field that often goes unnoticed, yet it plays a pivotal role in helping individuals regain their independence, autonomy, and overall quality of life. To understand the impact occupational therapists have on the lives of their patients, we’re shining the spotlight on Petunia Lemekoana, a dedicated occupational therapist with years of…
Why the Future of Learning Starts with Building
Coding has always served two purposes: the intrinsic drive to build something, and the practical path to a lucrative career. Even the most passionate code aficionados don’t dream of variables or syntax — they want to make a website, a tool, a game. For years, the career upside was impossible to ignore. You could land a stable SWE job, bootstrap your own app, or join a buzzy…
How Much Do You Know About Bahrain?
Can you find Bahrain on a map? What else do you know about this Middle Eastern nation with about 1.7 million people?
Why the Future of Learning Starts with Building
Coding has always served two purposes: the intrinsic drive to build something, and the practical path to a lucrative career. Even the most passionate code aficionados don’t dream of variables or syntax — they want to make a website, a tool, a game. For years, the career upside was impossible to ignore. You could land a stable SWE job, bootstrap your own app, or join a buzzy…
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How FutureLearn is preparing for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
What is GDPR? The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – the strengthening of data protection in the European Union (EU) – comes into effect on 25 May 2018. The regulation will apply to all companies located in the EU or processing the personal data of any individual residing in the EU. How will it affect…
Stacks of Money
What do you think this image is saying? How does it relate to or comment on society and current events? What is your opinion of its message? Tell us in the comments, then read the related Opinion piece to learn what this illustration is all about. Find many more ways to use our Picture Prompt…
Instafame: Why influencers are good for business
Social media marketing has become vital for business in the digital era and Instagram influencers have become the perfect conduit between brands and consumers. Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world, with over 1 billion users accessing the platform every month. While it’s a great place to share and…
GUEST POST: Teaching Golf To Young Kids And Its Benefits To...
Jordan Fuller is a golf mentor and coach who loves to teach young children and novice golfers the benefits of the game and how to be a better golfer. He also owns a golf publication site, https://www.golfinfluence.com, where he shares tips about golf and how to improve the game.Golf may have the antiquated reputation of…
Ask a Data Engineer: Warby Parker Edition 👓
Codecademy’s very own Nick Duckwiler (left) and Ryan Tuck from Warby Parker (right) in our office. (📷: Mitch Boyer) Last month, Codecademy and Warby Parker came together to work on a special Learn SQL from Scratch Capstone Project. It was during this time when I met Ryan Tuck, a Data Engineer at Warby, who played…
Film Club: ‘What the Pandemic Can Teach Us About Endings’
Do you think we will ever feel like the pandemic is really over? Or, do we need to rethink our need for Hollywood endings?