November 1, 2017 in Learn
Active Record Without a Rails App
When you want to work with Ruby on Rails models, even if you’re just playing around, you have to go through a few steps: Create an app directory Create a database Generate model classes Run migrations But sometimes you need…
October 31, 2017 in Learn
10 Beginner Courses to Introduce You to Coding
So you’ve decided you want to learn to code, but where do you start? For every programming language we teach at Treehouse, there are beginner courses in our Library that require no prior coding experience to get started. Whether you already know…
October 27, 2017 in Treehouse News
New iOS & JavaScript Courses
(We will be adjusting the cadence of these course roundup posts. Instead of weekly, look for bi-monthly posts on all the new courses and what’s coming soon!) Every Wednesday, new courses and workshops are added to the growing Treehouse Library! Two new JavaScript…
October 25, 2017 in Business Resources
Webinar recap: How to align learning with company goals
Last week, we hosted the second in our four part webinar series covering how to create effective technical training programs. In this installment, Julie Menge, Treehouse’s HR Generalist, and Emily Schweiss, our Head of Organizational Sales, discussed how to align…
October 24, 2017 in Learn
4 Secrets to Becoming a Developer
We all arrive new to coding with expectations. You know it won’t be easy and you’ll have to work hard. You’re prepared to spend a lot of time at your keyboard with the goal of being able to create something…
October 18, 2017 in Learn
25 Programming Books for the Aspiring Developer
Whether you’re learning to code online, at a coding bootcamp, or in-person, there’s one supplementary resource that we recommend to accompany your learning: books. But with so many programming books to choose from (a Google search brings up over 12…
October 16, 2017 in Community
Self-Taught Developer to Web Development Director: Jim’s Story
Although Jim Syphokham had always loved technology, he was intimidated by programming and never had the confidence to consider a career in web development. Instead, Jim chose a very different path after high school, expecting a college degree to secure him a good…
October 13, 2017 in Community
10 Popular Coding Courses at Treehouse
We have A LOT of courses at Treehouse. 297 courses and 265 workshops to be exact, but that number grows each week as we add new content to the Library. If you’re new to Treehouse and know exactly what you’re interested…
October 11, 2017 in Business Resources
Webinar recap: empower these five roles with technical training
As we get closer to the end of the year, now is the best time to start drafting your plans for next year’s training programs, determining what to teach, and narrowing down which departments should be involved. If you already…
October 5, 2017 in Learn
4 Challenges of Learning to Code
When you hear that anyone can learn the skills they need to become a developer, there’s one important caveat. If you’re going to learn to code, you need to be willing to work hard. Coding is an attainable skill, but…
October 2, 2017 in Learn
Why It’s a Learning Curve (Not a Line)
Learning anything new can be exciting, but it can also be tough. We go into it with the expectation that we’re going to spend a certain amount of time every day or week learning something about a specific topic. We…
September 29, 2017 in Learn
Hugo Templates for WordPress Designers
Last year I wrote an article introducing the general concepts behind static site generators. This time around I’d like to dive into some specific (yet still basic) details about a popular static site generator called Hugo, comparing it to its…