June 7, 2024 in Learn
Why You Should Use a Git Client
If you’re reading this, you’re probably already familiar with Git and code hosting platforms like GitHub. If not, have a look at this great introduction to Version Control! I’m well aware that learning Git isn’t as appealing as learning JavaScript…
May 29, 2024 in Career Advice
How to Transition from a Non-Tech Career to a Tech Role
Transitioning to a career in tech can seem daunting, but it’s entirely possible with the right strategy and resources. This guide provides step-by-step guidance, recommended learning paths, and tips to make your transition smoother. Read on to learn how to…
April 27, 2024 in Learn
What’s Happening at Treehouse?
Happy Spring, Treehouse Community! My name is Kari Brooks, and for the past 2 years I’ve been working behind the scenes as Treehouse’s Director of Operations. In January, I was thrilled to step into the role of Treehouse CEO, and…
March 12, 2024 in Learn
Dynamically Change Values in JavaScript
Things on the internet are always changing. Sometimes websites themselves change. Sometimes things on a website dynamically change while you’re interacting with it. This is where my interest peaks. That’s why I want to discuss how to dynamically change values…
December 18, 2023 in AI
ChatGPT for Beginners
In this article, we dive into the transformative capabilities of ChatGPT, a groundbreaking tool in artificial intelligence, and its applications in the programming field. Whether you’re just beginning your journey in AI and ChatGPT or seeking to expand your existing…
March 28, 2023 in Career Advice
Three Tips for Effectively Budgeting Learning Time at Work
Making time to learn at work can be daunting. Hundreds of emails, tasks piling up, follow-up reminders, and slack messages all at your door don’t really leave time for your brain to think about learning. The brain is a muscle…
February 8, 2023 in Learn
How to Perform Mobile Website Testing
Mobile browser usage is much more common than you may think. According to recent data, around 59% of web traffic comes from mobile devices. This means that consumer expectations for mobile websites are higher than ever before. Even with smart…
February 8, 2023 in Learn
How to Manipulate Classes Using the JavaScript classList API
Something that comes up often when building front-end web applications is the need to change the classes applied to an element. For some time elements have had a className attribute which allows you to retrieve a string containing the class…
January 18, 2023 in Learn
Python Freelancing: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
It’s safe to say that us developers enjoy programming day in and day out. We also really like making money and being able to feed ourselves and our families. But, we may not want to necessarily work in an office…
January 18, 2023 in Learn
How to Create a CSS Sprite Animation With steps()
There’s a little-known timing function in CSS animations that lets us break an animation into segments––or steps––instead of running it as one continuous animation from start to finish. This function is useful for creating sprite animation because we’re able to…
January 18, 2023 in Learn
How to Use the Browser Developer Tools Console
The browser developer tools console is one of the most powerful tools available to you when it comes to debugging your front-end web applications. The console has an API that provides several methods that make debugging easier. It’s not uncommon…
December 21, 2022 in Learn
How to Memorize Codes: Tips & Tricks
One of the most common questions I get from students is: “What’s the best way to retain what I’m learning?” Students may think they understand the lessons and concepts being taught, but later struggle putting it all into practice. Writing…