January 29, 2021 in Career Advice
Our Why’s at Treehouse: Carlos Salgado
Hello! My name is Carlos Salgado, and I am 21 years old. I am a Developer 2 at Treehouse, and my journey into the tech world has been anything but normal! I joined Treehouse as an Apprentice, and then got…
November 4, 2020 in Career Advice
Build the Ultimate Ecommerce Business Proposal For Web Development
Nothing is more exciting than hearing an ecommerce client say, “That sounds great! How do we proceed?” So, how DO you go about a new ecommerce project as a web developer? For starters, you need to create a proposal that…
June 22, 2020 in Career Advice
5 Ways New Freelance Devs Can Generate Business Working From Home
The world is a much different place today than it was just a few months ago, thanks to COVID-19. It’s been a difficult season for every industry, and that includes developers. As a new freelance developer looking for ways to…
January 28, 2020 in Business Resources
What is the Best Way to Become a JavaScript Developer?
We are living in a world where technology information and resources are easily available, all thanks to the Internet. Today you can learn anything about web development, data science, UX design, and much more without spending a fortune. And yet,…
May 30, 2019 in Career Advice
Knowing Python Will Take You Places
Thinking about learning Python? That’s a great idea. What is Python? Python is a general purpose programming language that is used for a variety of different web applications. It was designed to be very easy to read. You might assume…
July 2, 2018 in Career Advice
Is freelancing right for you? 4 questions to ask before getting started
About five years ago, I discovered Treehouse in an online search and my life changed completely. I was a digital marketing manager looking to transition into more of a tech role, and Treehouse helped open that door for me: after…
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…
March 28, 2017 in Career Advice
Want to Attend a Conference? How to Make It Work for You.
You have heard a lot of great things about attending a conference, and how it can boost your career, so you decide to give it a try. But people face the same kind of roadblocks in attending conferences as they…
June 29, 2016 in Career Advice
8 Characteristics of a Good Developer
Learning to code is the first step towards becoming a developer, but what are some of the characteristics associated with being a good developer? We asked Vice President of Engineering at Treehouse, Tommy Morgan to share his thoughts and compiled…
May 27, 2016 in Career Advice
Don’t Let These Tech Industry Myths Hold You Back
Have you considered a career in tech, but read or heard something that’s held you back? Maybe you don’t think you fit the stereotype for a developer. Or you don’t have the education or experience to land a tech job….
May 18, 2016 in Career Advice
How to Generate Passive Leads as a Freelancer
Generating passive leads is one of the best ways to stabilize income as a freelancer. There’s a lot to love about the freelance life. Freedom Diverse projects No income cap No office politics But there are also some major disadvantages,…
November 3, 2014 in Career Advice
What Employers Are Looking for in a Junior Android Dev
We recently wrote a post that discussed what employers are looking for a in Jnr Ruby Dev. It was very popular so we thought we would tackle a different discipline this time – Android development. It is a wonderful time…