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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,…

Exciting news: We’re teaming up with the Mark Cuban Foundation’s AI Bootcamp Initiative to help foster the next generation of technologists and AI practitioners. Codecademy is providing free Pro annual subscriptions to high school students who complete the MCF’s in-person AI bootcamps in November 2024.   “This collaboration with Codecademy reflects our shared commitment to education for students…

Stories and news reports about cyberattacks and cyber incidents often sound more action-packed than fiction. But it’s true: Malicious actors and cyber criminals are becoming increasingly innovative and sophisticated in their attacks. With each data breach or malware attack, there’s an opportunity to learn how to prevent the next one.   Understanding the vulnerabilities and mistakes…

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…

When you set a big goal, how often do you celebrate your progress? Sometimes, we get so caught up in advancing to the next step that we forget to appreciate how far we’ve come. But it’s important to remember that, with each line of code, you’re that much closer to your end goal — whether…

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…

If you’re someone who thrives on seeing tangible progress and loves a little friendly competition, you’re in for a treat. We’re excited to introduce our skill progress feature, a dynamic way to track your learning milestones and stay motivated.   Now you can earn skill XP (short for “experience points”) by completing content items in courses…

Stack Overflow’s 2024 Developer Survey just dropped, with Python ranking the most popular programming language among people learning to code. This finding tracks with our Codecademy community’s taste: Our Learn Python 3 course is the most popular in our catalog, meaning it’s the course learners visit and enroll in the most. Millions of experienced developers…