December 22, 2016 in Community
From Hairstylist to Mobile & Python Engineer: Brian’s Story
Brian had been a professional hairstylist for 10 years when he joined Treehouse. He had first started programming in his teens and dabbled with freelance projects. However, when he’d chosen to focus on his career as a hairstylist, he put programming…
November 30, 2016 in Learn
Why You Should Learn iOS Development at Treehouse
So you’ve wanted to get into mobile development and decided that iOS is the way to go. Until recently the choice was fairly straightforward – iOS development included one or two types of devices and a single programming language that…
November 29, 2016 in Treehouse News
Announcing the Treehouse Scholarship Program for Nonprofits
Treehouse brings affordable technology education to people everywhere in order to help them achieve their dreams and change the world. Each and every member of the Treehouse team is here because we believe in our Mission. It’s what keeps us…
November 24, 2016 in Community
Treehouse Students: Thank You for Inspiring Us Every Day
Sometimes I can’t believe I get paid to work at Treehouse. Almost every day, I hear a Treehouse Student say something like “You gave me the skills to change my life. Thank you!” I often say right back, “No, thank…
November 10, 2016 in Learn
Unveiling the Mystery Behind a Java Abstraction
Working with any programming language involves some level of acceptance – accepting that what you’re using somehow works under the hood. Getting comfortable with abstractions is a critical step if you wish to accomplish anything other than reinventing all of the wheels….
November 3, 2016 in Learn
Creating High-Resolution Assets for VR: Part 2
Hi there! I’m the Technical Lead Animator at Treehouse and I’ve been experimenting with VR and real-time game design. Welcome to part 2 of my tutorial on creating high-resolution assets for VR applications. If you haven’t had the chance yet,…
November 1, 2016 in Learn
Getting Comfortable with Abstractions
Think of your favorite food. Maybe it’s pizza, chicken tikka masala, or maybe tiramisu. Whatever it is, imagine the texture, the flavors, and the satisfaction you feel after eating it. You probably have all sorts of words to describe your…
October 25, 2016 in Treehouse News
Announcing Our New Podcast Educate Yourself
I’m excited to announce that our new podcast, Educate Yourself, is now live! Imagine you could call up a friend and say “Meet me at the cafe and give me the latest on the future of learning, higher ed and…
October 21, 2016 in Learn
Creating High-Resolution Assets for VR: Part 1
Hi there! I’m the Technical Lead Animator at Treehouse and I’ve been experimenting with VR and real-time game design. Throughout my career, I’ve done a lot of 3D work in different digital mediums. One important thing I’ve learned is that…
October 19, 2016 in Learn
You’re Not an Impostor: Asking for Help
A friend of mine messaged me the other day. Even though they’ve been in the technology industry for awhile, they just recently landed their first engineering job. So, with this first job, they’re feeling pressure to look like they know…
October 13, 2016 in Learn
Treehouse Remote Culture: the Benefits & Why We Make It Work
So this is my thumb, working from home 🙂 I decided to work from my house so I could hang out with my wife while I cranked through my todos. It was a wonderfully productive day because I had zero…
October 11, 2016 in Learn
Size Matters. Scale Relationships in VR.
Hi there! I’m the Technical Lead Animator at Treehouse and I’ve been experimenting with VR and real-time game design. This post will not go into a large amount of technical detail. Instead, this is a general overview of something I’ve…