Community

Here at Codecademy, we believe that learning with and teaching others is the best way to learn. That’s why we pride ourselves on our active community of learners. Even though learning to code can feel like a solitary activity, there’s a whole community of people you can go to for questions, support, to share stories,…

We often hear stories about Codecademy learners who land entry-level positions in tech because they used the professional networking platform LinkedIn. For example, learners have used LinkedIn to get discovered by recruiters, share updates about their learning journey, and connect with people whose careers they admire.  But for as ubiquitous as LinkedIn is, sometimes it…

Jonathan “Minhzy” Truong, Head of Community, here with an exciting announcement about a new resource for our Codecademy community. Today, we achieved a milestone by launching Code Crew — it’s our super user program of learners and professional developers who create welcoming experiences across our diverse community. These programmers know the ins and outs of…

The New York Times asked 30 people to share their experiences of homelessness. What can we learn from their stories?

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Is your town or city made up of people from different walks of life? Do you often see and interact with people of different races, nationalities, religions and abilities? Do you hear a variety of languages? Do you know people who have different kinds of family structures?In “At the Intersection of Race and Housing,” the…

As pandemic restrictions ease, have you been able to gather with your community for block parties, fairs or festivals? How has it felt to come together in those ways again?In “A Big Texas Party,” Edgar Sandoval writes about Fiesta, a celebration with roots dating back to 1891 when Texas won its independence from Mexico. This…

No matter how smart, driven, or talented you are, everyone could use a little help. If you've got some experience under your belt and you're considering mentoring other developers, you may be surprised to learn that it can often be a case of “who saved who?” Meaning: You can get as many benefits as your…

The New Year marks a time for celebration and reflection, but it also opens the door for new goals and ambitions. If you're considering learning how to code, now's the time. Or, if you're already well on your way to a new career in development, here's your chance to kick things up a notch.It's incredible…