Join us for Codecademy Live: Creative Coding
What if coding could be used to express ourselves? How would that make us rethink what coding is? Explore the world of creative coding with p5.js, an open-source JavaScript library. We'll create drawings, animations, and video sculptures in this beginner-friendly series.Our Curriculum Developers will walk you through the new Learn p5.js course, leading you through…
Data science languages: What should you learn first?
Thinking about learning data science but not sure where to start? A question we hear a lot is: “What data science languages should I learn first?” We spoke to Sophie, a Curriculum Developer here at Codecademy, to answer this question.A good first language will help you get started with learning the foundations of data science.…
Understanding open source software: A Q&A
We recently started sponsoring open source projects through our newly-launched fund — Codecademy Open Source Sponsorships. This year, we’re committed to spending at least $10,000 toward financing open source software projects that our engineers regularly rely on.“At Codecademy, we love open source software,” says Josh, a Senior Software Engineer here at Codecademy. “All of us…
Getting to know the Codecademy Forums
The Codecademy Forums are the heart of our community. While many people think the forums are just a place to go when you’re stuck, they're so much more.Our forums offer an opportunity to solidify what you’ve learned—ask for feedback, share your expertise and experience, and respond to others’ code questions. In the Codecademy Forums, you…
6 reasons your non-technical employees should learn to code
The reality is that every job is becoming a tech job nowadays. Even non-technical industries, like financial services, higher education, or government, are integrating technology and algorithms into their work. Whether you manage marketers, analysts, salespeople, product managers, or other non-technical specialists, technical skills can help prepare your team for the future. Here are a…
Get the most out of your Codecademy Pro membership
Welcome to Codecademy! We’re glad you’re here. Whether you’re thinking of signing up for Codecademy Pro, recently started a trial, or have been a Pro member for awhile, we want to make sure you’re aware of everything Pro has to offer.In this article, we’ll tell you about our most popular Pro features. Plus, we’ll share…
Learning to code with my disability: One learner shares her story
We recently rounded up some of the big wins from our community in 2020. One of these wins came from Rosita — a learner from the Netherlands that went all-in on learning to code when the lockdown began in March and is now working as a front-end developer.Rosita decided to use the lockdown as an…
29 bite-sized goals for learning to code in 2021
It’s that time of year again — the time for making New Year’s resolutions! It can be tempting to set big, life-changing goals. But the loftiest resolutions are usually the first to be abandoned. This year, let’s resolve to make resolutions we can keep.Every major accomplishment requires a smaller first step. You can’t run a…
5 ways to stay accountable to your learning goals in 2021
Planning to learn to code in 2021? We know it can feel overwhelming — especially if you’ve never coded before. But you’ve got this! And we’ve put together a list of 5 tips and resources to help you stay accountable to your coding goals this year.Set bite-sized, achievable goalsSetting a big, lofty goal can be…
Celebrating the Codecademy Community’s wins of 2020
Although 2020 has been challenging, we wanted to end the year on a positive note and take a look back at all the things that went well!Here at Codecademy, there’s nothing we love more than hearing about the amazing things our learners are accomplishing with code. And in 2020 we were absolutely blown away by…
