Learning Tips

It’s officially time to ship 2024 — congrats! At the end of any big project or undertaking, it’s wise to look back on what went well and think ahead about what you want to try next. If your team uses the Agile approach to development, you know this as a “retrospective.”   As the year…

Inheritance is one of the core features of object-oriented programming. It’s a programming procedure that allows you to reuse code by referencing the behaviors and data of an object. In other words, a class that inherits from another class shares all the attributes and methods of the referenced class. An inherited class is called a…

No matter where you stand on the whole “new year, new me” thing, the start of a new year always provides a bit of momentum and enthusiasm. And if your 2024 vision board has some career and coding goals on it, we are here for you every step of the way. We know that it…

A common misconception people have about learning to code is that it requires a lot of memorization. The truth is that developers are constantly looking up documentation and taking advantage of tools like autocomplete and ChatGPT so they can code faster and more efficiently. We recently added autocomplete to the code editor in our learning…

Want to show you know your way around AI-powered coding? With Codecademy Pro, GitHub Copilot certification prep is now included in your membership, so you can work toward your credential while enhancing your tech skills.  GitHub created these certifications to bridge the gap between AI hype and real-world skill, explains Ochuko Onojakpor, a Technical Writer…

We all have quirks when it comes to our daily routines. For example, you might be a morning workout person or swear by a nighttime shower. Or maybe your dog nudges you for a walk at 11am like clockwork. Or perhaps you can’t make it through the 3pm slump without getting yourself a little treat.…

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…

Maps have always told stories. From ancient cartographers sketching coastlines to modern data scientists tracking urban development patterns, geographic visualization transforms raw information into compelling narratives that resonate with human experience. Unlike traditional charts or dashboards that present abstract or theoretical numbers, maps connect data directly to the physical world around us, making insights immediately…

Even before all the ubiquitous IoT tech we have today, websites needed to be able to adapt to various monitor sizes. Today, we have a wide range of devices that connect to the web — like smartphones, tablets, laptops, watches, and refrigerators.  Luckily, web developers don’t need to build unique apps for every single device.…

Knowing how to use recursion to solve a problem can be very useful when you’re writing code. Questions or coding challenges that involve recursive thinking can come up in technical interviews, because hiring managers want to see that you understand how to break down a problem into smaller sub-problems. And if you’re into competitive programming,…