How I Went from Translator to Engineering Apprentice in 7 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…
10 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…
9 Tech Organizations that Support the LGBTQ+ Community
This Pride Month, we’re taking a moment to share some tech organizations that are doing awesome work to support and uplift the LGTBQ+ community. We know that coding and learning technical skills can often feel like a solitary activity, whether you’re learning from home or working remotely. The antidote? Having a strong community of like-minded…
How We’re Harnessing GPT-4o in Our Courses
Earlier this month, OpenAI released its latest AI model, GPT-4o. Now you can start using this powerful model right in our interactive learning environment as you work on a course or path. Our AI Learning Assistant harnesses OpenAI’s GPT-4o to give you instant, personalized coding guidance. In select courses, you can highlight the code you’re…
How I Went from Pharmaceutical Research to Data Analysis in 3 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 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…
Here’s What We Know About GPT-4o (& What to Expect from GPT-5)
Today, OpenAI announced its newest AI model, called GPT-4o. The “o” stands for “omni,” because GPT-4o can accept text, audio, and image input and deliver outputs in any combination of these mediums. Buzz about a new generative pre-trained transformer from OpenAI has been circulating for months. “We’re going to make the model smarter; it’s going…
8 Coding & Tech Books to Read During AAPI Heritage Month
Still get excited about a summer reading list? Us too! May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and as you kick off the summer season, you can also expand your knowledge of tech history by reading books written about AAPI issues and by AAPI authors. Ahead we’ve put together a list of tech-centric books…
How I Went from Pre-Med Student to Back-End Developer
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 Apps Made By Asian American Developers For The AAPI Community
In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month this May, we’re celebrating Asian American developers who’ve built useful and entertaining applications that bolster and give back to the Asian American community in some capacity. Whether you’re looking for a way to order Asian grocery items or want to expand your knowledge of anime or Native…
