We’re Collaborating with the Mark Cuban Foundation’s AI Bootcamps
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…
8 Noteworthy Security Breaches That Prove Cybersecurity is Important
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…
How I Went from Hospitality Jobs to Software Engineer in 1 Year
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…
7 Small Wins To Celebrate On Your Journey To Becoming A Professional Developer
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…
How 7 Codecademy Learners Stay Motivated & Reach New Goals
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…
Now You Can Earn Skill XP in Codecademy Courses & Paths — Here’s How
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…
This Is the Most Popular Programming Language for Learning to Code
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…
7 Most Popular Programming Languages for Game Development
Whether you’re looking for a new career or hobby, game development can be a great choice. Not only does it allow you to combine your creative and technical skills, but there’s a satisfaction that comes with watching people enjoy something you’ve poured your heart into. (Plus, it can also be pretty lucrative.) But before you…
8 Surprising Ways Code Is Used at the Olympics
Have you seen the viral AI-generated gymnastics video? The bizarre amalgamation of limbs flying and twisting through the air defies the laws of physics and anatomy — an amusing reminder of AI’s limits. While this AI gymnast has nothing on the world-class human gymnasts competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics, you can expect to see…
This is the Most Popular Programming Language for Learning to Code
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…
