July 9, 2018 in Learn
Promises, promises: A quick introduction to JavaScript concurrency
A quick introduction to JavaScript concurrency At some point in your life as a programmer, you’ll need to deal with code that runs asynchronously. Normally, code runs one command after the other. Nice and predictably, It goes from top to…
July 6, 2018 in Learn
Is learning to code harder than learning Italian? Self-taught mobile developer: Jo Lingenfelter
I recently had the delightful opportunity to chat with iOS Techdegree graduate Joanna (Jo) Lingenfelter. As a fellow person who entered the tech field with a non-technical degree, I was excited to learn more about her path from earning a…
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…
June 8, 2018 in Learn
Selling yourself as a self-taught developer: It’s not as hard as you might think
The idea of selling yourself as a self-taught developer to a potential employer sounds intimidating, right? Well, it might not be as scary as it seems. Think about it. You need huge amounts of determination, drive, and willingness to learn…
May 15, 2018 in Learn
How Treehouse helped George get out of a cubicle to form his own company
Treehouse Success Story: How George Lambert moved from a cubicle to his own company George Lambert worked in a bank as a Python developer, mainly focused on numerical software engineering. He dabbled in web development in his spare time and…
May 4, 2018 in Learn
How learning to code changed my life
How learning to code changed my life My name is Debbie and I am 39 years old. I’m a Frontend Architect for Bluekiri, part of the Logitravel Group in Mallorca, Spain. Sometimes I have a hard time believing that this…
April 6, 2018 in Learn
Prepare and Impress: Four vital tasks to complete before your next job interview
Are first impressions really that important? PsychologyToday summarized a neuroscience research study from New York University in this way: Meeting people activates the same region of the brain responsible for assigning prices to objects. This essentially means that when someone…
March 29, 2018 in Learn
Blockchain as Business: The Smart Contracts are Coming
It’s 7:30am, and you’re late getting to the airport for a flight. You rush out of bed, grab your suitcase and hail a ride using your smartphone. This may sound like the usual Uber or Lyft transaction, but the car…
March 8, 2018 in Learn
Clean Up Your Code with Modular CSS
CSS. It’s a web designer’s playpen. With so many colors, type settings, layout options, and responsive possibilities, it’s easy to turn a stylesheet into a million line nightmare. However, with a few simple actions you can clean up the mess…
February 26, 2018 in Treehouse News
Introducing TalentPath: The Actionable Solution to Hiring and Retaining Diverse Talent
I’m extremely excited to announce, after over a year of hard work, the launch of TalentPath: A scalable system for creating and retaining diverse talent for your team. The problem is clear: Companies need to hire underrepresented people of color…
February 22, 2018 in Treehouse News
Meet Our Newest Teachers!
Our teachers at Treehouse are full-time staff who dedicate their time and energy to teaching, guiding, and helping students learn useful skills and make sense of the world of technology. These wonderful people are here to help you, so take a…
January 15, 2018 in Learn
5 Ways to Self-Motivate While Learning to Code
Last year, I shared a post in the Treehouse Community about how I keep myself motivated while learning to code, which received a lot of positive feedback. I’ve been a Treehouse student and moderator for four years and now work full-time in the tech…