Faye Bridge, Author at Treehouse Blog

October 16, 2017 in Community

Self-Taught Developer to Web Development Director: Jim’s Story

Although Jim Syphokham had always loved technology, he was intimidated by programming and never had the confidence to consider a career in web development. Instead, Jim chose a very different path after high school, expecting a college degree to secure him a good…

October 13, 2017 in Community

10 Popular Coding Courses at Treehouse

We have A LOT of courses at Treehouse. 297 courses and 265 workshops to be exact, but that number grows each week as we add new content to the Library. If you’re new to Treehouse and know exactly what you’re interested…

October 5, 2017 in Learn

4 Challenges of Learning to Code

When you hear that anyone can learn the skills they need to become a developer, there’s one important caveat. If you’re going to learn to code, you need to be willing to work hard. Coding is an attainable skill, but…

September 28, 2017 in Community

5 Priceless Pieces of Advice for Aspiring Developers

We all know learning a new skill isn’t easy. It takes dedication, patience, determination and self-discipline. When it comes to learning to code, there are some challenges you’ll face that are unique to becoming a developer. Over the last few…

September 20, 2017 in Learn

8 Must-Have Tools in a Beginner Developer’s Toolkit

When you’re new to coding, you’ll start to hear about all the latest and greatest tools for developers. Coding is ultimately problem-solving, which is why new tools are constantly being created to help solve those problems. As you grow your…

September 18, 2017 in Career Advice

Everything You Need to Evaluate Before Saying Yes to Your First Dev Job

You’ve probably heard that finding your first dev job is the toughest job search of your career, and most people will tell you that’s pretty accurate. After all, once you’ve broken into an industry, it’s a lot easier to go…

September 11, 2017 in Community

How I became a developer by choosing self-study over a college degree

Jeffrey McKim worked 50-70 hour weeks in service jobs. He was exhausted and in need of a significant career change. Then he was introduced to coding bootcamps and the idea of a career in web development. However, the $10,000 cost…

September 1, 2017 in Treehouse News

What’s New & Trending on the Treehouse Blog This Month

Each week we publish new content for you here on the blog. From tutorials and coding tips to student stories and tech industry news and insights, we’re here to give you a weekly dose of web design and development resources. Be sure to check back…

August 18, 2017 in Learn

Alternatives to Immersive Coding Bootcamps

Over the last few weeks, you may have seen in industry news that two of the biggest names in developer bootcamps are closing down. The Iron Yard and Dev Bootcamp, both of which have campuses across the globe, released statements…

August 16, 2017 in Community

Reaching a New Level With a Tech Career: Kalina Edwards’s Story

Kalina Edwards wanted to make a strategic career move that didn’t require a college degree, would incorporate her creativity and would give her the opportunity to build her own business in the future. She then found a career that met all her needs:…

August 11, 2017 in Community

Being a Full-Time Mom and Becoming a Front End Developer: Priscilla’s Story

Priscilla Luna was first drawn to the thriving tech industry in Austin, TX. She began learning to code online, but imposter syndrome took over and she decided to put coding on hold. Fast forward 3 years and a long list of jobs later,…

July 27, 2017 in Learn

Don’t be Afraid to Break Your Code (Everyone Does)

Our instinct tells us that things shouldn’t be broken, but when it comes to coding, reverse that thought process. Regardless of what type (and level) of developer you are, coding relies on using a programming language to solve a problem, so naturally…

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