October 6, 2020 in Learn
WCAG 1.1: Text Alternatives
The first WCAG Guideline, Text Alternatives, is part of the Perceivable principle. The guideline states Provide text alternatives for any non-text content so that it can be changed into other forms people need, such as large print, braille, speech, symbols,…
September 10, 2020 in Learn
Introducing the WCAG Principles
In my introductory blog post on Accessibility , I mentioned that the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) is broken up into four accessibility principles: Perceivable Operable Understandable Robust These four principles are then divided into thirteen accessibility guidelines. Each WCAG…
July 30, 2020 in Learn
Web Accessibility: An Introduction
Throughout my career as a web design and development educator, I’ve noticed a consistent lack of attention paid to Accessibility principles in both college and bootcamp curriculum. The results of a 2018 WebAIM global survey of web accessibility practitioners was…
July 13, 2020 in Business Resources
Upskilling: A Two-Pronged Approach
“I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it.” ― Pablo Picasso Companies and organizations that prioritize and promote learning for their employees have higher employee engagement and retention. By…
June 26, 2020 in Learn
Python vs. JavaScript Comparison for 2020
🚀 We’ve updated this blog for 2025! Check out the new version here: Programming in a new language can feel unfamiliar, intimidating, and tricky to navigate at first. There are new rules, syntax, and nuances to learn. I recently started…
June 9, 2020 in Treehouse News
#BlackLivesMatter
Actions > words. What we’re doing to support #BlackLivesMatter As of today, June 9th at 9am Pacific, any company in the world can use our Treehouse Apprenticeship Program for free – it is now open source for all. Here’s why:…
April 23, 2020 in Learn
10 Popular Courses at Treehouse
Interested in learning to code, but not sure where to begin? We’ve got you covered. Treehouse currently offers over 500 interactive courses and workshops. Plus, we add new content to the Library every week! If you’re new to software development…
January 28, 2020 in Business Resources
What is the Best Way to Become a JavaScript Developer?
We are living in a world where technology information and resources are easily available, all thanks to the Internet. Today you can learn anything about web development, data science, UX design, and much more without spending a fortune. And yet,…
December 5, 2019 in Learn
How to Market Your Freelance Developer Skills
You’ve been working as a web developer for as long as you can remember, and you want to break the monotony by going freelance. Great! As a freelance developer, you can use your skills to contribute to meaningful work that…
November 13, 2019 in Learn
Why Mind Maps Are Key to Building a User-Friendly Website
Having a user-friendly website in the modern day is no longer advised. Instead, it’s required. If your website isn’t user-friendly, traffic will bounce faster than you can blink. In fact, poor usability on your website directly impacts ranking factors for…
May 30, 2019 in Career Advice
Knowing Python Will Take You Places
Thinking about learning Python? That’s a great idea. What is Python? Python is a general purpose programming language that is used for a variety of different web applications. It was designed to be very easy to read. You might assume…
May 23, 2019 in Learn
Tech Jobs: An Explainer
Did you know? 1.3 million new developer jobs will be created in the next 10 years. No matter your background or previous experience, there’s never been a better time to start your journey toward one of these high-paying careers. But…