Want to be a Freelance Web Designer? Here’s What You Need to Know
Freelancing is a great way to bolster your resume and income, and all you need to start designing websites are two languages: HTML and CSS. You can pick up all of these languages and skills in our path Build a Website with HTML, CSS, and GitHub Pages. On top of your basic programming skills, there…
What Is a Kernel?
A kernel is the central or essential part of a computer’s operating system. It’s the main layer between the software running on your computer and its hardware. Ahead, we’ll explain what a kernel is, the various types of kernels, and what they do in an operating system. Learn something new for free Where the kernel…
The TCP Three-Way Handshake Explained
The Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is the most widely used internet connectivity protocol for enabling communication of data between computers across a computer network. TCP/IP, paired with Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), has revolutionized the way we do everyday things, allowing for information to be passed nearly instantaneously around the world. The internet as we…
How Responsive Web Design Keeps Your Apps Consistent
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.…
What Is Object-Oriented Programming?
Every programming language has its own syntax and features, and many of them also use different paradigms or styles of writing and organizing code. The most common programming paradigms are procedural, functional, and object-oriented programming. Object-oriented is the most popular, and the one most often taught in programming courses. Object-oriented programming is a software development…
Behind the Build: Smart Practice with Spaced Repetition
As you’re working through one of our courses or paths, you’ll occasionally come across a screen reminding you to practice — we’re not nagging you or trying to interrupt your flow. This is an AI-powered feature called smart practice that essentially helps you hack your study sessions, so you practice the right material at the…
8 Tips for Students Looking for a Side Hustle in Tech
College is back in session. Tuition prices are up, loan forgiveness is down, and inflation is… inflating. All in all, you might be thinking about ways to make a little extra money. Even as a student, you can learn in-demand tech skills and start picking up freelance work. Our Pro Student membership gives you all…
5 Devs on Upskilling: What They’re Learning About & How They Make Time
In tech, every day is a school day. Part of the challenge (and joy) of working in an industry that shifts and grows constantly is that you never stop being a student. Upskilling isn’t just important when you’re vying for a promotion or looking for new opportunities — learning and developing helps you add more…
5 Professional Devs on Upskilling: What They’re Learning About & How They Make Time
In tech, every day is a school day. Part of the challenge (and joy) of working in an industry that shifts and grows constantly is that you never stop being a student. Upskilling isn’t just important when you’re vying for a promotion or looking for new opportunities — learning and developing helps you add more…
7 Ways Students Use Codecademy to Get Ahead in Class (& Life)
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,…
