October 9, 2019 in Community
Aminé + Treehouse for Project: Unlock The American Dream
On September 27, we teamed up with famous Portland-raised rapper Aminé to visit local teens and unveil Project: Unlock The American Dream! Five kids from each school and Boys & Girls Club are receiving a year-long Techdegree scholarship funded by…
May 30, 2019 in Career Advice
Why You Should Learn Python
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…
November 11, 2018 in Community
Operation Code: Helping Veterans in Tech
Happy Veteran’s Day to all who have served our country! We are very proud to be able to partner with Operation Code who help veterans move into new careers in tech. Operation Code supports veterans who want to transition by…
September 3, 2018 in Community
Techdegree Success: From Nanny to JavaScript Developer in six months
“I had already taken a number of the courses on Treehouse that I needed in order to complete the Techdegree, so that was a definite plus. If I’d gone anywhere else for any sort of degree or certification, I would have to sit through all the basics again.”
September 2, 2018 in Community
How to become a Software Engineer despite Imposter Syndrome: Jonas’ Story
While searching for an alternative to learning web development in university in Sweden, Jonas Stiernström came across Treehouse and began learning to code online. A few months later he enrolled in the Techdegree program and focused on growing his front…
September 1, 2018 in Community
What are the differences between Treehouse Basic, Pro and Techdegree?
Our ultimate guide to the differences between Treehouse Basic, Pro and Techdegree. Have questions about which plan is the best one for you? Here are some answers.
May 17, 2018 in Community
Your First Hackathon: A Survival Guide
Your First Hackathon: A Survival Guide At some point in your life as a programmer, a friend or colleague will tell you about a hackathon. You may imagine green code racing down a black background as someone frantically types at…
January 3, 2018 in Community
A Treehouse Year in Review: Looking Back at 2017
Welcome to 2018, everyone! Hopefully, you’re feeling as re-energized, motivated and as ready as we are to set new goals and challenges. But, before we move forward with the exciting year ahead, we’d like to highlight our proudest achievements and…
December 30, 2017 in Community
How These Ambitious Students Became Self-Taught Developers
Every month we’re honored to speak to Treehouse students about their incredible accomplishments since learning to code. Some students began learning with us as complete computer programming beginners, others used Treehouse to turn a coding hobby into a career. All of them…
December 22, 2017 in Community
Take Time for Reflection
As we near the end of 2017 and head into the new year, it’s important to take time for reflection. Reflecting back on the past year will help you to refine and adjust your learning efforts so that you can…
December 18, 2017 in Community
24 Great Gifts for Programmers
The holidays are almost upon us, which means some of you may be searching for the perfect gift for a programmer in your life (or even inspiration for your own wishlist). To make things a little easier this busy festive season, we’ve put together…
November 28, 2017 in Community
Coding with Dyspraxia: If I Can Do It, so Can You
Coding with Dyspraxia As I start writing this blog, I’ve just spent the last hour on a cold November afternoon getting to grips with Saving Instance state in Android. It was a lot of fun, challenging but fun. After watching…