How I Went from Working in the Restaurant Industry to Senior Front-End Engineer
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…
6 Tech Products Invented by AAPI Technologists
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and the 2024 theme is all about paying homage to AAPI leaders who’ve driven progress through innovation. From groundbreaking inventions to transformative advancements, AAPI individuals have played a pivotal role in shaping the technological landscape of America. Despite facing cultural and systemic challenges, AAPI innovators’ resilience and…
How I Went from Civil Engineering to Front-End Engineer in 5 Months
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…
6 Black Professional Organizations Empowering BIPOC in Tech
When job opportunities are scarce and competition is fierce, having a network of allies in your corner who can offer guidance or even open a few doors makes all the difference. But with Black people and other POC comprising only fractions of the tech workforce, networking opportunities within those communities can be limited. The good…
How I Went from Technology Intern to Senior Software Engineer in 4 Years
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…
6 Programming Languages You Didn’t Know Were Invented By Women
The origin stories of popular programming languages are practically lore in the tech world. You can probably recognize the names of notable programming language inventors throughout history, like Guido van Rossum who created Python, Ruby’s chief designer Matz, or Bjarne Stroustrup, the brain behind C++. But you may not realize that a handful of programming…
ChatGPT vs. Me: Can an AI Chatbot Build a Program From Scratch Better Than...
It took me, an absolute beginner programmer, just under 15 minutes to code my first program in Go completely from scratch, no AI involved. Impressed? I am! While it might not be the most sophisticated program, watching the code I typed into the terminal actually do something was (no exaggeration) extremely rewarding. Some context: As…
Behind the Build: Skills Tracking
It’s one thing to make it to the end of a course — it’s another to know what skills you’ve actually gained from it. Whether you’re switching careers, leveling up in your current role, or just trying to stay sharp, it can be hard to pinpoint what you know and how well you know it. …
From Vibe Coding to System Design: How Bootcamps Took Me Deeper
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 that there’s no single path to a more fulfilling work…
8 Python Code Challenges to Try During Pride
Completing code challenges, bite-sized problems that can be solved with code, is an excellent way to sharpen specific coding skills and concepts — not to mention, code challenges are fun. In honor of Pride Month this June, we’re giving you a list of code challenges to try that all relate to uplifting the LGBTQ+ community…
