Learning to code Lesson Plan: An Hour of Code in the Classroom If you’re a teacher participating in Hour of Code, use this lesson plan to help your students explore the world of coding.
Learning to code What to do when you’re stuck on a coding problem Getting stuck happens even to the most experienced programmers. In this article we’ll share a few general practices that you can use the next time you're stuck on a coding problem.
News and events Introducing Codecademy for Teams: Technical training for organizations We're excited to tell you about Codecademy for Teams — a Codecademy for Business offering that allows organizations to provide technical training and education for their employees.
Learning to code How to think like a programmer Programmers have a unique approach to solving problems. In this article, we’ll explore what that programmer mentality is all about.
Careers in coding Introducing new and improved Career Paths: Data Scientist, Front-End, Back-End, and Full-Stack Engineer We’re excited to share some major updates and changes to Career Paths that make starting a new career in data science or engineering even more effortless.
Careers in coding What does a back-end developer do? Thinking about a career in back-end development? We spoke with Doug, a senior back-end engineer here at Codecademy, to find out more about his day to day and what he works on in his back-end role.
Careers in coding 1 on 1 with Engineering Leaders: Stitch Fix Engineering Manager Nitika Daga Nitika Data, Engineering Manager at Stitch Fix, shares advice for those considering careers in engineering or engineering management.
Learning to code How long does it take to learn to code? If you’re just getting started on the path to learning to code, it can feel daunting. In this article, we'll talk about just how long it will take to learn to code based on your goals.
Interviews An interview with Isabel Abonitalla: Chapter leader, student, and entrepreneur Meet Isabel Abonitalla — a computer science and biology student, programmer, entrepreneur, and one of the leaders of Codecademy’s CUNY Tech chapter.
How to remember everything when learning to code When you're just starting to learn to code, it can feel a little overwhelming. We’ve put together eight learning tips to help you retain as much information as possible and learn quickly and easily.
Interviews What does a front-end developer do? Thinking about a career in front-end development? We spoke with John, a front-end developer at Smartsheet, to find out more about his day to day and what he works on in his front-end role.
Interviews 1 on 1 with Engineering Leaders: Stripe Engineering Manager Smruti Patel Smruti Patel, an Engineering Manager at Stripe, shares advice for those considering careers in engineering or engineering management.
Careers in coding Technical portfolio guide: What to include in your portfolio In this article, we’ll dive into the essential ingredients for a good developer’s technical portfolio, including whether to use a template or build your portfolio from scratch, what to include in your bio, and what types of projects to include.
Careers in coding What does a full-stack developer do? Thinking about a career in full-stack development? We spoke with Taylor, a technology consultant and full-stack software developer, to find out more about her day to day and what she works on in her full-stack role.
News and events Updates to SQL Content We're updating our SQL curriculum with new lessons, projects, quizzes, code challenges, and articles.
Careers in coding 1 on 1 with Engineering Leaders: Figma Engineering Manager Andrew Heine In the latest in our interview series with Code Climate, Andrew Heine of Figma shares his advice for those considering careers in engineering or engineering management.
Careers in coding 7 Python Interview Questions to Practice Our friends at Career Karma drafted seven Python interview questions to help you practice for your next technical interview.
Careers in coding What is data science? What exactly is data science? In our interview with Sophie, a Curriculum Developer here at Codecademy, she sheds some light on this question.
1 on 1 with Engineering Leaders: Zocdoc Senior Engineering Manager Anchal Dube Anchal Dube, a Senior Engineering Manager at Zocdoc, shares advice for those considering careers in engineering or engineering management.
Careers in coding Interviewing in the tech industry: Technical and behavioral interview tips Preparing for an interview in the tech industry? We've rounded up some technical and behavioral interview tips to help set you up for success.
Careers in coding Becoming a Data Scientist: 6 skills you’ll need Curious about a career in Data Science? In this article, we'll explore some of the specific skills that you'll be using in your work a Data Scientist.
News and events Updates to our Learn the Command Line Course We're revamping our Learn the Command Line course with updated lessons, quizzes, and projects as well as a new offline project.
Careers in coding What does a software engineer do? Xavier, a Senior Software Engineer here at Codecademy, talks about some of the common misconceptions about working as a software engineer, the difference between programmers, developers, and engineers, and what he loves about his job.
Careers in coding 1 on 1 with Engineering Leaders: Engineering Leadership Coach Mathias Meyer The latest interview in our 1 on 1 with Engineering Leaders series is here. This week we hear from Engineering Coach Mathias Meyer.
News and events Changes to the Web Development Career Path The world of web development is constantly changing and it can often feel daunting to understand what one should learn. Good news is that Codecademy is updating our offerings to match best practices and industry-favorite technologies!
