May 20, 2022 in Learn
Treehouse vs. Codecademy: What’s the Difference? [Guide]
Every developer looking for coding courses wants one that offers in-depth knowledge and an excellent learning experience. Treehouse and Codecademy are subscription-based online platforms that provide coding courses. Both Treehouse and Codecademy offer tech development programs that cater to developers…
May 17, 2022 in Community
Build a JavaScript Tip Calculator
Ever found yourself at a restaurant wishing you could figure out how to split the bill with your friends or family? Building a calculator that can handle that isn’t as hard as you think! I am going to take you…
May 12, 2022 in Learn
7 Best Node.js Project Ideas for Beginners
Note: This post was edited on 10/8/20 to more accurately reflect Node.js’ possibilities! Thanks to Treehouse Instructor Reggie Williams for the updates. Node.js is a completely free, open source server platform. Not only is it used for making simple websites,…
May 12, 2022 in Learn
Getting Started with TypeScript (with Examples)
TypeScript is a programming language that is great for large-scale JavaScript projects. It’s essentially JavaScript with optional typing, and because it’s a compiled language, it’s not interpreted on run-time. The TypeScript compiler takes TypeScript files (.ts) and compiles them in to…
April 29, 2022 in Career Advice
Is a Treehouse Techdegree Worth It?
As a novice web developer or aspiring coder who wants to build high-performing software applications and websites, you’re likely out there looking for great courses you can take. With the numerous online course programs at Treehouse for developing skills in…
April 27, 2022 in Career Advice
Interview tips and tricks for junior developers
You’ve got your first interview as a junior developer? Congratulations! You’ve put in a lot of hard work to get this far, and we’re going to help guide you through the interview process you’re about to embark on. One of…
April 14, 2022 in Career Advice
How to Become a Full-Stack Developer [Complete Guide]
About 55% of developers are in the full-stack category, seamlessly taking care of both the front-end and server-side of a website. And you’re looking to learn more about how to start. But with over 112 million results on “how to…
April 11, 2022 in Career Advice
The Needle in the Haystack: What Makes a Great Job Description for Entry-Level Jobs?
There’s only so much information you can get from reading a job description. They’re often cryptic and don’t give you the full picture of the company and the team. Describing your company culture and work environment is difficult with just…
April 5, 2022 in Learn
Front-End vs. Back-End vs. Full Stack Developers: What’s the Difference?
The functionality of a website depends on two vital areas — the front-end and the back-end. Three categories of developers — the front-end, back-end, and full-stack developers — operate these areas to create sleek, professional websites and applications. From 2020…
March 23, 2022 in Career Advice
Why Choose Tech?
If you’re exploring your career options you may feel overwhelmed by the possibilities. Which is right for you? What do you want out of a career? What don’t you want? These are all questions you ask yourself when contemplating your…
March 22, 2022 in Treehouse News
Treehouse: A New Beginning
Hi, my name is Jason Gilmore, and I’m the new Treehouse CEO. On December 14, 2021, Treehouse was acquired by Xenon Partners. In a nutshell, Xenon acquires and operates online companies. With so many online educational coding platforms on the…
February 25, 2022 in Learn
Coding Adventure: The Travel Bucket List
Did you know Treehouse courses come with coding adventures? Coding adventures let you practice your skills in an interesting way with an easy-to-show-off output! If you already have a Treehouse account, you can access the coding adventure here and get…