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It used to be that in order to make your parents proud you had to go into management. Then along came the self-contained IC career path. Today, this dual-track career path remains the unchallenged standard of companies everywhere.
Or does it?
Back in 2012, the learn-to-code movement arrived. The demand for complementary skills in many industries promised alternative sources of income together with a comprehensive experience, including soft skills like creative thinking, problem-solving, and critical judgment.
As some of you probably remember, the don't-learn-to-code movement came soon after. The backlash from experienced programmers and educators might have seemed malicious, but, emotions aside, their points were quite reasonable:
Get started learning the user-centered methods and mindsets that entire businesses are using to improve their product experiences. “Design Thinking” is a core methodology and practice in User Experience Design. Intro to Design Thinking is a 75 minute course from Treehouse...
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Treehouse is proud to announce an all-new learning Track: Learn to Code for Beginners. Learn to Code for Beginners is a two hour learning Track that will help you figure out your best career path in tech. Learn to Code...
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Get started creating web pages with HTML and CSS, the basic building blocks of web development. Introduction to HTML & CSS is a 134 minute course from Treehouse teacher Treasure Porth that teaches HTML and CSS for beginners. HTML, or...
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Demotions are uncommon these days. More often than not, poor performers are simply let go or move on of their own accord. Voluntary demotions; however, are downright rare.
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...
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JavaScript is the most popular and versatile programming language in the world. It's also the first programming language many developers learn. Why is that?
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You can’t buy happiness, but you can always buy a plane ticket. And if you are secretly dreaming about buying a one-way ticket to Thailand, grabbing a backpack, and never showing up at your cubicle anymore, it’s probably time to take the first step towards your dream of being what is now known as a digital nomad.
Usually, people don’t just abscond from boring offices to settle down somewhere in South East Asia with a laptop. Becoming a location independent professional is a major shift in life, and preparing for it can take years. In this article, we’ve collected advice from people who are successfully managing work and traveling. So, if you, too, want to be a digital nomad, read on.
Congratulations! You’ve decided you want to learn to code. Whether it’s because you’re interested in tech, or you want a high-paying career — you’re in the right place. How do you learn to code? It’s a...
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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...
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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...
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I have nothing more to add. This pretty much sums it up.