How to use my general knowledge to help others?
These words by Matt Perman apply as much to non-physical resources (like your theological and apologetic knowledge) as they do to any other kind of resource:It makes no sense for us to live in a society of abundance while half the world lives in great need, and not be diligent and creative and eager to…
“Why I Code”: The Black Developers Learning How To Build The Future
Everyone has a different path to coding. For some people, coding is an outlet to express yourself and be creative, while others seek out programming skills that will help increase their earning potential. And for many folks, coding is a tool that enables them to address problems and inequalities within their communities. In honor of…
How To Be A More Creative Developer
January is National Creativity Month, and while you've probably seen poets, screenwriters, painters, and other artists celebrated on social media, too often, programmers are left out of the spotlight.It makes sense. People still see programming as sitting in front of a monitor, clacking away at a keyboard all day. Many don't even realize that creativity…
6 Ways To Be A More Environmentally Friendly Programmer (Yes, That’s A Thing)
While it's most certainly not on individuals to single-handedly reverse climate change, it can feel good to take actions that make a positive impact on the environment. And for programmers and software developers, specifically, there are a few easy changes we can make to our day-to-day that'll help us be more sustainable in our consumption…
The first computer programmer
Today, almost everyone we know can use a computer, which can perform mind-blowing calculations in the blink of an eye thanks to computer programmers. And as you start your new career in programming and development, you might be wondering about the history of it all. If doctors can look to Hippocrates and engineers to Archimedes,…
How Does the Internet Work?
The internet's become a crucial part of our daily lives. We use it to connect with other people, stream our favorite songs and TV shows, and even work from home.But for many of us, how it works remains a mystery. The good news is: It's not as complicated as you might think. Ahead, we'll go…
How a group of Product Managers at Paradox is connecting through coding
Calli is a Product Manager at Paradox, a Codecademy for Teams customer. Towards the beginning of the pandemic, she and a group of PMs at Paradox decided to start learning together on Codecademy.The initial goal was to learn more about the technical aspects of what their teams work on to help them in their roles.…
5 Ways Smart Tech Is Improving Cities — & The Skills You Need To...
Not familiar with the "Internet of Things" (IoT)? Well, it's familiar with you. IoT refers to everyday physical objects that are embedded with internet connectivity. Think: Google Home and Amazon's Alexa. But there's more to the tech than just personal assistance.Cities around the world are implementing IoT into their infrastructures to address systemic problems and…
How Engineers Prepare Websites for Black Friday & Cyber Monday
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and with it, two of the biggest shopping holidays of the year — Black Friday and its virtual counterpart, Cyber Monday. Last Cyber Monday was the most successful by far, with over $10 billion spent worldwide as millions of people flocked online to take advantage of the epic deals…
What Do You Think Are the Beliefs and Values That Define American Culture?
Imagine you are from another planet and have arrived in the United States. Your mission: You must send a report to your extraterrestrial superiors describing the cultural beliefs of these strange people called Americans. Take five minutes and create a list of at least five statements that describe American beliefs and values. Here’s an example:…
