Penn Engineering launches new Introduction to Programming with Python and Java Specialization
Penn Engineering Online Learning has just launched a new Specialization called Introduction to Programming with Python and Java. This Specialization moves quickly; it starts out by teaching basic concepts in Python and ramps up to more complex subjects such as object-oriented programming and data structures in Java. By the time learners complete this series of…
What Is Back End?
Back end developers deal with the hidden processes that run behind the scenes, but what does that mean exactly? Generally, a website consists of two parts — the front end and the back end. The front end, also known as the client-side, is what you see in the browser. The back end, or server-side, is…
What Is Python Used For?
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…
8 Python Code Challenges to Try During Pride
Completing code challenges, bite-sized problems that can be solved with code, is an excellent way to sharpen specific coding skills and concepts — not to mention, code challenges are fun. In honor of Pride Month this June, we’re giving you a list of code challenges to try that all relate to uplifting the LGBTQ+ community…
12 Python Code Challenges for Beginners
One of the best ways to test and practice your skills with Python is by solving coding challenges. You can learn a lot from books and online courses, but coding isn’t an armchair activity. You have to write some code to make genuine progress. Coding challenges are perfect for this. Coding challenges are small problems…
This Is the Most Popular Programming Language for Learning to Code
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…
A Humanitarian Educator Bridging the Gap Between Art, Technology, and Education
At Alison, we’re proud to work with a diverse range of course creators who bring unique perspectives and expertise to our learners. One such educator is Kelvin Kobina Fosu, a humanitarian passionate about merging art and technology to make education more accessible. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts and certifications in computer science and…
Meet 7 year old Ehan – Alison graduate and future NASA engineer
Like many schoolchildren around the world, seven year old Ehan Rattani has spent 2020 learning from home. However, Ehan has gone above and beyond his school curriculum and has spent lockdown learning coding with Alison. Ehan is one of our youngest ever graduates and plans on putting his newfound knowledge to good use. Hi Ehan,…
This is the Most Popular Programming Language for Learning to Code
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…
Should You Only Learn Memory-Safe Languages Now?
The White House is urging programmers to move away from older programming languages like C and C++ in favor of “memory-safe” languages like Rust. There’s evidence that building software with memory-safe languages can significantly reduce vulnerabilities and prevent cyberattacks, according to a report issued Monday. As aspiring programmers and code enthusiasts, you’re probably wondering…
