Learning Tips

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…

If you’re a new developer, you’ve probably run into the term XML and wondered what it stands for and how it’s used. The fact is that no matter what programming language you’re learning, you may have to know XML, but it’s not a programming language itself. Let’s look at what XML is, why it’s useful,…

In computing, a context switch allows multiple processes to share a single CPU by alternating between them and avoiding conflict, but it comes with an overhead cost. Similarly, when humans shift focus from one task to another, there’s also a cognitive cost. For example, switching from writing a script to responding to Slack messages or…

When you set a big goal, how often do you celebrate your progress? Sometimes, we get so caught up in advancing to the next step that we forget to appreciate how far we’ve come. But it’s important to remember that, with each line of code, you’re that much closer to your end goal — whether…

When it comes to learning a new skill like coding, finding the motivation to keep going (especially when you feel stuck or frustrated) is often the biggest hurdle. Scroll through posts on our community platform, and you’ll see that motivation is a hot topic. Learners at every stage of their journey — from seasoned devs…

If you’re someone who thrives on seeing tangible progress and loves a little friendly competition, you’re in for a treat. We’re excited to introduce our skill progress feature, a dynamic way to track your learning milestones and stay motivated.   Now you can earn skill XP (short for “experience points”) by completing content items in courses…

Stack Overflow’s 2024 Developer Survey just dropped, with Python ranking the most popular programming language among people learning to code. This finding tracks with our Codecademy community’s taste: Our Learn Python 3 course is the most popular in our catalog, meaning it’s the course learners visit and enroll in the most. Millions of experienced developers…

For the past eight consecutive years, JavaScript has been the most commonly used programming language by developers who responded to Stack Overflow’s annual survey. The language’s popularity stems largely from its versatility. While originally designed for front-end development, JavaScript’s extensive list of associated libraries and frameworks have extended its utility. Now, you can use it…

Whether you’re looking for a new career or hobby, game development can be a great choice. Not only does it allow you to combine your creative and technical skills, but there’s a satisfaction that comes with watching people enjoy something you’ve poured your heart into. (Plus, it can also be pretty lucrative.) But before you…

You’ve probably heard that Python is one of the most popular programming languages. In Stack Overflow’s 2024 Developer Survey, Python was voted the most popular language among people who are learning to code. But why is it so popular? What is it used for? Python is a general-purpose programming language used in just about any…