AI

There’s a common saying in business that you should “fish where the fish are,” in other words, focus your efforts in the places where you’re likely to find success. When it comes to freelance tech work today, there are plenty of metaphorical “fish” in AI. From writing effective prompts for AI chatbots to knowing how…

Breaking into tech can be hard without guidance. Many self-taught programmers and career switchers have a difficult time figuring out if their skills are up to par, and if not, what they need to learn to bridge the gap. You might’ve finished dozens of courses and even built a few projects, but is it enough…

From learning new programming languages to creating marketing campaigns, there are tons of ways AI can make your job easier. But getting good results hinges on writing good prompts.  A good prompt gives a large language model (LLM) a starting point to figure out what to create, says Ada Morse, a Senior Instructional Designer at…

There’s a growing demand for AI skills, and whether you’re aiming for a promotion or looking for a new job, understanding how to use and work with AI systems can help give you a competitive edge. In fact, a recent LinkedIn report found a 75% increase in members adding AI-related skills to their profile each…

You already turn to ChatGPT when you need to look up some syntax, write a cover letter, or make a vacation itinerary for your upcoming PTO. And now, with Codecademy’s new ChatGPT plugin, you can ask the chatbot for customized recommendations for coding courses and paths to take. Since OpenAI announced in March that they…

AI is making waves in marketing, and with the right tools and knowhow, promoting your apps and software can be a breeze. From identifying your target audience to creating engaging ads and copy, AI tools can save you a ton of time and effort. Plus, you don’t need to know any fancy marketing strategies or…

If there’s one trait that developers collectively share, it’s a love of problem-solving. It’s a thrill to discover a workaround, diagnose a pesky problem, or collaborate with a dev who helps you across the finish line of a project. With advancements in OpenAI’s ChatGPT, there are countless new ways to approach a problem, work smarter,…

At Codecademy, we like to think of ChatGPT as an overconfident study buddy. The AI chatbot will answer your prompts with ease and speed, but it’s also known to get facts wrong or blatantly make things up. That’s why ChatGPT alone can’t teach you how to code — you need tutorials, hands-on practice, and insight…

At Codecademy, we’re committed to making sure that all the work we do is ethically sound. It’s a responsibility we take seriously, particularly now, as AI profoundly transforms our world. There’s a lot at stake, and we want the next gen of developers and people learning to code to understand what it means to be…

In 2013, Codecademy’s Co-Founder Zach Sims appeared on The Colbert Report to talk about our mission to teach everyone to learn to code. An incredulous Stephen Colbert posed a prescient question: “Why do I need to understand that? Can’t I just say, ‘Siri, code for me.’” Fast forward 12 years, and it’s still a daunting…