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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…

Every day, more and more people are turning to online programming courses to teach themselves how to code — and for good reason. Whether you're looking to switch careers or simply see programming as a hobby, learning how to code is a fulfilling, transformative experience with a wide range of benefits.Some of these benefits are…

Every year, Santa Fe, N.M., incinerates a giant puppet of Zozobra in a ritual meant to purge anxiety and promote a reset.

Podcasts are great. They're entertaining. They're informative. They're perfect for when you need help staying awake during your commute to work or when you want a little background noise while you're tidying up.They're also a great way to stay informed of recent developments in the programming industry. When we asked our learners about their favorite…

Today, the tech industry is more diverse than ever, but there’s still more work to be done. That’s why last week, we went live with a panel of talented women from the Codecademy team and our larger community to learn more about what it’s like to navigate the tech industry as a woman.Hosted by Codecademy…

When it comes to learning a new skill like coding, finding the motivation to keep going (especially when you feel stuck or frustrated) is often the biggest hurdle. Scroll through posts on our community platform, and you’ll see that motivation is a hot topic. Learners at every stage of their journey — from seasoned devs…

Back in the summer of 2019, members of the Codecademy community, who are also Forum Moderators, started an unofficial Codecademy Discord server to connect with other learners. Nearly three years later, we’re excited to announce that the Codecademy Discord server has been verified — it’s official!To celebrate the verification of our Discord server, we spoke…

In honor of Moderator Appreciation Day we wanted to give a shout-out to our team of volunteer moderators! Roy (mtf), Pedro (toastedpitabread), Anthony (el_cocodrilo), Elisabeth (ekaseda), Alex (alexc), Lisa (lisalisaj), Jenny (coffeencake), Tim (tgrtim), Tod (midlindner), Aidan (codeneutrino), Steven (vic-st), Glenn (appylpye), stetim94, Shaylin (8-bit-gaming), Sam (thepitycoder), Jeremy (ghostlovescore), Victoria (victoria_dr), Scott (selectall), Michael, and…

Here at Codecademy, we’re not only passionate about teaching you how to code. We’re also passionate about giving you the tools you need to reach your coding goals! We know that sometimes it can be tough to stay motivated, which is why Lil from our Community Team hosts Group Focus Sessions twice a week.Group Focus…

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…