May 16, 2023 in Learn
Announcing the Treehouse Community Discord
We are thrilled to announce the Treehouse Community Discord! Whether you’re interested in networking, are on the hunt for a job in the tech industry, have programming/design questions, and/or want to help others, the Treehouse Community Discord has something for…
March 2, 2017 in Learn
VR Performance Guidelines for New Unity Projects
VR performance is the bedrock of a great room-scale VR experience. Headsets like HTC Vive and Oculus Rift both run at a 90Hz refresh rate (in their current incarnations), meaning that the framerate of your Unity project needs to stay…
November 17, 2015 in Learn
The Beginner’s Guide to Physically Based Rendering in Unity
Unity 5 was released in March 2015 and brought many new features, but perhaps the most important feature is physically based rendering. This new lighting model simulates the natural interactions of light rays and real-world materials. The math behind physically based…
November 3, 2015 in Learn
How to Make a Loading Screen in Unity
At some point or another, every game developer has to create a loading screen. Often, you’ll see a loading screen at the start of a game, or when entering a new area of the game. A loading bar or a spinning…
September 8, 2015 in Learn
How to Use Image Effects in Unity
Image effects in the Unity game engine can have a big impact on the look of your game. A bloom effect can turn harsh lighting into a warm sunny day, or an effect like color correction can make a landscape look…
February 27, 2023 in Business Resources
Creating a Culture of Learning in the Workplace
What’s a culture of learning? A culture of learning is a healthy environment that places importance on and encourages new information and skills as a means of self-improvement. It helps employees continuously seek, share, and apply new knowledge and skills…
December 2, 2022 in Learn
How to Become a Database Administrator
Today’s world is driven by data. According to this report by Cisco, big data will be worth $224.5 billion by 2025, an increase of over 10% from 2020. This rapid growth in valuation shows how crucial data has become. So,…
December 2, 2022 in Learn
How to Become a Web Developer: 6 Achievable Steps
It’s one thing to train to become a professional web developer. It’s another to do it quickly. People spend well over four years within the walls of a university and close to $100,000 to graduate with a computer science degree….
November 28, 2022 in Career Advice
How to Become a Front-End Developer [Guide]
Front-end development is an indispensable part of web development. Front-end developers build and create what you see and experience on a website. If you’re looking to become a professional front-end developer, this guide explains what you need to know. We’ll…
November 28, 2022 in Learn
PHP vs. JavaScript: Comparisons and Applications
PHP and JavaScript are two very popular programming languages and there are many web apps that use them both at the same time. The main difference is that, while PHP is only for back-end development, JavaScript is used for front-…
November 15, 2022 in Learn
Is Learning to Code Online Worth It?
The tech industry continues to grow at a rapid pace, and the job outlook for software developers is strong. At the same time, even basic web coding skills are becoming valuable for non-technical jobs. Although there are a number of…
November 14, 2022 in Learn
Are Coding Bootcamps Worth It? How to Start a Career in Code
Now that you’re ready to become a developer, you may be wondering if coding bootcamps are worth it. It’s important to make the right choice for your education. While there are different means like college degrees and self-taught tracks, coding…