September 30, 2021 in Learn
Why Do We Care About Perfect Lawns So Much Anyway?
Spoiler Alert: it’s colonization! In her article “The American Obsession with Lawns,” Krystal D’Costa explains that the most grown crop in the United States are our lawns which is disappointing, to say the least, considering no one (on a community…
August 20, 2021 in Learn
New Python and Data Analysis Workshops
We’re delighted to introduce two new workshops, Python Sets and Data Visualization with Google Sheets, from Treehouse instructor AJ Tran! Python Sets This 95-minute workshop covers the basics of a data structure in Python called a set. A set is…
August 17, 2021 in Career Advice
How to Prepare for a Job Interview
What’s that – You got a job interview?! Congrats, that’s awesome! Before we jump into maybe the next stress-inducing step of preparing for the interview, I want you to pause. Take a moment and celebrate! Order in your favorite meal,…
August 13, 2021 in Learn
Presenting Two New JavaScript Courses
We’re excited to announce the launch of two new courses, JavaScript and the DOM and Interacting with the DOM. Students will bring web pages to life using the power of JavaScript, one of the essential tools for creating fun, interactive,…
August 5, 2021 in Learn
Free Course: Introduction to Computer Science (CS 101)
Today, we’re releasing a full-length Introduction to Computer Science for Beginners course on our YouTube channel. The course, taught by Treehouse’s Richard Tillies, is a 21 minute workshop that unpacks the history of computer science, defines key terms, and identifies…
August 3, 2021 in Community
Communities Need Your Solidarity More Than They Need Your Charity
If you’re reading this, that probably means you are involved in the Tech industry or Tech education in some capacity. Just like in any industry, the Tech community has its own issues related to social justice and social change that…
June 24, 2021 in Learn
What is UX Design?
Picture this: you’re about to enter a building in your neighborhood. This could be an office building, a market, a library. Your cell phone buzzes in your pocket, and you’re a bit distracted as you approach the front door. You…
June 22, 2021 in Learn
What is Front-End Web Development?
Think of your favorite website. This could be a news website, an e-commerce site for shopping, an artist’s portfolio site, a social media platform, or a learning site like Treehouse. No matter what category your favorite site falls into, it’s…
June 22, 2021 in Learn
Why Sharing Your Pronouns Matters
Please note: This is my experience. I am aware that everyone’s experiences are valid and unique. This is just one perspective. “It’s a girl!” Upon hearing this news, my parents immediately went out and bought all the pink things. They…
May 17, 2021 in Learn
It’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day!
On May 20, 2021, Treehouse joins in the celebration of the tenth Global Accessibility Awareness Day, or GAAD. Source: ucsd.edu According to the Global Accessibility Awareness Day website, The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning…
May 17, 2021 in Learn
Let’s Talk: Pronouns
Hi, I’m Michelle. My pronouns are she/her. If you’ve seen any of my videos this past year or any of our instructors at Treehouse, you might have become familiar with an introduction like this. Or you might have noticed the…
May 14, 2021 in Learn
Course of the Week: Intro to Design Thinking
Get started learning the user-centered methods and mindsets that entire businesses are using to improve their product experiences. “Design Thinking” is a core methodology and practice in User Experience Design. Intro to Design Thinking is a 75 minute course from Treehouse…