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What can you give the developer who not only has everything, but can code everything too? You can’t go wrong with a good old-fashioned book. Most developers will be grateful for the chance to step away from the keyboard, pick up a book, and learn something new this holiday season. With that in mind, we…

You know the scene: You’re at a holiday gathering with relatives you haven’t seen in a while, or you’re accompanying your partner to their work happy hour, or you’re just sitting quietly at a dinner party, and someone asks you what you do for a living. If you work in tech, your answer might be…

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…

Data journalism might not seem like an obvious coding job, but if you have data science skills and a passion for storytelling it could be the perfect niche. News organizations and media outlets are looking for people who can look past raw numbers to find a compelling story and visualize it.   We spoke to Will…

A common misconception that people have about programmers is that they know everything. In reality, most programmers aren’t human encyclopedias — they search things on Google and Stack Overflow constantly and rely on autocomplete just like the rest of us. What programmers do have is a unique approach to solving problems that comes with knowledge…

Election Day is Tuesday, November 5 in the United States. Whether you’ve been volunteering leading up to the big day or are planning to proudly wear your “I Voted” sticker, getting involved with an election cycle is invigorating. Some people turn their passion for politics into a career. In fact, there are lots of ways…

If you’ve always considered yourself a “bad test taker,” there’s a new Codecademy feature that’ll help you feel more confident taking a quiz. Introducing post-quiz review! Utilizing delayed feedback, post-quiz review helps you understand mistakes through answer explanations to retain key information for longer.  As someone who loves to learn, I’m excited to introduce myself…

Knowing how to use AI for software development could be the most valuable asset that you bring to a workplace. A new survey from GitHub found that over 97% of developers use AI coding tools at work and in their personal lives.   The survey defined AI coding tools as “any developer tools that use generative…

At Codecademy, we think of ChatGPT as an enthusiastic study buddy, not a cheating device. There are AI-powered tools built right into our courses and paths so you can quickly get help when you’re stuck or need an error explained. This kind of feedback can be a game-changer for folks who are learning on their…

As you stock up on new school supplies and figure out your new class schedule, there’s a back-to-school item that could be a game-changer for you: Codecademy Pro Student. Lots of our learners use Codecademy courses alongside their college or high school curriculum. Our self-paced, interactive courses will have you writing code from the jump,…