12 JavaScript Code Challenges for Beginners
Online courses are a great place to learn the foundations of code. But it’s when you put things into practice that you cement the concepts into your brain. Figuring out how to solve problems and conquer coding challenges can be truly rewarding (and fun!). Stephanie, a Software Developer from Baltimore, shares why practice (including code…
Top 10 Angular Interview Questions — Plus Answers
One of the best ways to prepare for a technical interview is to practice answering the questions you think you’ll be asked during your interview. You can do this on your own or ask a friend to do a mock interview with you so you can practice answering questions out loud in front of someone.…
Java vs. JavaScript: Which is right for you?
Java and JavaScript are two of the most popular programming languages. Because they both have "Java" in their names, you may think they're related. But they're actually very different.As Brendan, a full-stack developer, shares in the video below, it's kind of like the difference between donuts and Doritos. Both are snacks, and both start with…
John Taylor: “Alison is a truly powerful enabler.”
John Taylor is an Alison Graduate who managed a miraculous career change in just a few months thanks to Alison’s free online learning. By upskilling in software and programming, John found a new career after working as a motor mechanic for over twenty years. “My name is John Taylor. I’m 43 years old. On 13th…
Mir Kashem: “Alison is an excellent platform where you can learn for free.”
My name is Mir Kashem. I am web programmer and I currently work as Senior Programmer in a pharmaceutical company in Bangladesh. I have more than 14 years’ experience in the field of Information Technology developing mobile apps, web applications ans desktop applications. What was your first course on Alison, and why did you…
Cool Job: I’m a Software Engineer at LinkedIn & Orchestral Cellist
In many ways, a technical interview for a programming job can feel like an audition — your performance is being evaluated on the spot, it’s nerve-wracking, and there’s a potential job on the line. Though if you ask Zach Mansell, who was an orchestral cellist for a decade before learning to code, software interviews tend…
Lakshay Soni: “Alison is the best educational platform I have ever used.”
“My name is Lakshay Soni. I’m a student from a middle-class family. I am pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce from the School of Open Learning, University of Delhi. Alison has helped me a lot in developing my thinking, increasing my skills, and increasing my levels of confidence. How did you learn about Alison? Through a…
