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Back in the early ’90s, Visual Basic was considered cutting-edge because it was one of the first languages to use a more readable syntax. Nowadays, while it isn’t the newest programming language, it’s still used today by companies worldwide. And it makes sense why: it’s a powerful tool for back-end programming, and while it’s often…

Everyone knows there’s a difference between hardware and software (and you might have also heard about middleware), but can you explain what that difference is? Beyond tangibility, hardware and software form the foundation of a computer’s architecture, and while they work together and rely on each other to operate, they serve very distinct purposes. Learning…

The ChatGPT hype is reaching a fever pitch: Educators are figuring out how to manage the AI chatbot in classrooms; programmers are using ChatGPT to write and debug code; job seekers are farming out their cover letters to ChatGPT, and hoping recruiters can’t tell the difference (they can). And tech giants are betting billions of…

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…

The computer is one of the most important inventions of the 20th century. Everything seems to run on computers now. Even lightbulbs are smart. But the hardware we think of as the “computer” is nothing without an interface between computer users and the hardware, which is where the operating system comes in. Ahead, we’ll explain…

Between Java, JavaScript, and Mocha — there’s a surprising number of programming languages named after coffee. One language you may not have heard of before? CoffeeScript. The first stable version of CoffeeScript was published by Jeremy Ashkenas in 2010. It started as a small side project that took off quickly. Even Brendan Eich, the creator…

You know the scene: You’re waiting patiently in a long line, when someone cuts to the front loudly announcing, “Sorry, but we’re in a hurry!” It happens so fast, and their excuse for cutting the line sounds legit enough that no one calls out their obvious social faux pas. This scenario, though relatively minor, is…

On February 20, 1991, Dutch programmer Guido van Rossum released the first version of a project he had been tinkering with since Christmas break two years prior: A brand new scripting language, called Python. Back then, there was no telling how popular Python would become and the impact the language would have on the world…

A good mentor can open the door to many opportunities, especially for Black (and other minority) professionals who navigate homogenous work environments, microaggressions, and harmful stereotypes throughout their careers. Many Black developers and engineers have spoken on being “the only one in the room” — a sentiment backed by data that shows that Black people…

Great news! We’ve revamped our career paths to offer a new and improved interface that’s more conducive to your learning experience. If you don’t already know, our career paths are highly structured programs that teach you all the skills you’ll need to launch a successful career in tech. Want to become a Web Developer? Our…