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We recently celebrated our 10th anniversary! For the past decade, our learners have used our courses to transform their lives — gaining new skills and finding new opportunities in the world of code.As we reflected on their success, we wanted to explore the courses they found most valuable, so we created a list of our…

Little compares to the satisfaction you feel as you progress through your courses, mastering new languages, acing quizzes, and building projects — but sometimes, you need a break. Learning new skills is great, but eventually, you might find yourself feeling burned out.It happens to everybody. One minute you're speeding through lines of code, the next,…

Isabella went from having a non-technical background to landing a spot in Google’s Summer of Code (GSoC) program as a Front-End Engineer. She started learning to code in October 2020, splitting her time between Codecademy and taking classes as an undergraduate marketing major. Six months later, she joined Google’s summer program, where she does front-end…

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…

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…

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…

Do you find yourself doubting your abilities or having a hard time taking pride in your accomplishments? If so, you might be experiencing impostor syndrome. But, on the bright side, you're not alone.Impostor syndrome is incredibly prevalent. Research around the topic shows that up to 82% of people experience it at some point. For many,…

Two weeks ago, we shared a list of our learners' favorite programming-related movies. Now, we're back with a list of their favorite TV Shows! Comedies, drama, sci-fi, thrillers — we've got 'em all. Take a look through the list and join us as we fall in love with this diverse array of casts and characters.Silicon…

Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was killed when a white police officer knelt on his neck for more than nine agonizing minutes. His death sparked an uprising for racial justice nearly unparalleled in American history, and…

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…