The Most Important Thing You Can Do To Future-Proof Your Career
The tech industry has always been in a constant state of change — that’s one reason why it’s so exciting and rewarding to have a career in tech that puts you at the forefront of innovation. But recently, as the biggest organizations in tech adjust to economic turmoil and cut back on hiring, all this…
Why You Don’t Have To Work “In Tech” To Have a Technical Career
If you have your sights set on working in tech, it’s easy to get tunnel vision and fixate on landing a role at one of the big tech companies like Meta, Google, or Amazon. And why wouldn’t you? Engineers at these iconic brands pioneered some of the most cutting-edge technology of our time, and basically…
Get Excited: Your Codecademy Plan Options Are About to Get a Lot Better
The world of work is constantly evolving, and what it takes to have a successful, future-proof career in tech today is very different than even a few years ago. To help you keep up with the changing tech landscape at every stage of your career, we’ve repackaged (and revitalized) our offerings into two plans: Codecademy…
How I Went From Freelance Web Designer to Developing Apps for NASA
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…
7 Reasons Why Codecademy Learners Pursued Careers in Tech
At Codecademy, we’re firm believers that there’s no single path to a fulfilling work life. In fact, the route that people take to a job in tech is often full of twists, turns, and detours along the way. If you’ve thought about having a career in tech, you might be looking for a proverbial map…
4 Different Types of Programmers Explain What They Actually Do All Day
There’s no such thing as a “typical day” in any profession, but especially for people with careers in programming. A day in the life of a programmer often involves more than just staring at a screen and writing code — you might be reviewing someone else’s code, planning upcoming projects and sprints, fixing bugs, or…
15 Top Kubernetes Interview Questions (Plus Answers) to Practice Ahead of a Technical Interview
If you’re interviewing for a role in DevOps, software engineering, or cloud computing, chances are you’ll want to prepare for Kubernetes interview questions. Since Kubernetes is commonly used by professionals in these positions, hiring managers want to get a sense of your knowledge and experience with Kubernetes to ensure you’ll be successful in the role.One…
12 Docker Interview Questions That You Can Practice to Ace Your Technical Interview
If you’re applying for jobs that involve managing and deploying applications, chances are you’ll be expected to know Docker, the platform that helps developers build, share, and run applications. Jobs like Software Developer, DevOps Engineer, Python Developer, Data Engineer, and many more all use Docker regularly.Since this will be an essential skill for you to…
Want To Work In Data Analytics? Here’s How To Break Into The Field
Nearly every industry utilizes data in some capacity, which is why there’s such a high demand for data science professionals. With mind-boggling amounts of data at our disposal, the world needs folks who can make sense of all the stats and figures.One in-demand career in data science is a Data Analyst, someone who uncovers what’s…
5 Entry-Level Data Analytics Jobs & How To Get Them
When you’re applying for your first job in tech, it can be intimidating and even discouraging to read the years of required work experience that are listed in job descriptions. After all, the only way to get work experience is by, well, working. Fortunately there are lots of entry-level tech jobs you can get with…
