January 31, 2022 in Learn
First student graduates from the new Data Analysis Techdegree: En-Wei’s story
En-Wei has graduated from the Data Analysis Techdegree, making history as the first Data Analysis Techdegree graduate at Treehouse! If you’re interested in Data Analysis and Data Science, definitely check out the Data Analysis Techdegree page. The program walks you…
January 21, 2022 in Learn
How to Start Coding
Coding is for everybody. Some say it’s only for people with fancy degrees, but that’s plain out wrong. In today’s world, all of the resources you need to become a professional software developer are available online for a low-cost fee,…
January 14, 2022 in Learn
Why Converting PSD to HTML is Dead
PSD to HTML tutorials are all over the web. In fact, many people have asked me why there’s not a PSD to HTML tutorial on Treehouse. In addition to the tutorials, there are lots of companies that will accept a PSD…
January 12, 2022 in Learn
West Virginia Coding Club students win state title for the third year in a row
Coding has become a fundamental building block of our future, but how can we make sure our youth are getting access to the tech education that they need? Even though coding resources are available online to those who want to…
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 24, 2021 in Learn
Self-Closing Tags in HTML 5 [Guide]
TL;DR: In HTML5 it is not strictly necessary to close certain HTML tags. Tags that aren’t required to have specific closing tags are called self-closing tags. What is a self closing tag? An example of a self closing tag is…
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…