I’ve been trying to learn programming for a while. I was finding that most free resources were extremely difficult in getting the bigger pictures across and how things tied together. I finally broke down and bought the pro version of Codecademy. I started the backend engineering track and I feel like I’m actually learning a lot and making progress, understanding concepts. I feel like it gives me direction and ties concepts together on how things function together. The supplemental resources that they point you to help a lot.

I see Codecademy get a lot of hate on here and the majority of the reason is it’s too expensive, but I don’t really hear a lot about the content quality here.

Am I wasting my time with Codecademy, or is the pro version a start?

I just took my first lesson on Codecademy and I liked it. I'm tempted to go for the full year subscription to save money. Is it worth it?

I tried the Odin project and did not like it at all. I may try it again down the road but I felt I was all over the place. Today I started codeacademy python course and finished the first python module is it worth it to get the paid version ?

They've got a 50% october sale at the moment. The pro package provides access to (and I quote):

Real-world projects

All courses

Skill paths

Career paths

Technical interview prep

Code challenges

Professional certifications

Career services

Assessments

I am a not a beginner but not quite at an intermediate level. I have a decent mathematical background with some previous, limited experience in Python and C++. I'm looking to learn some Python (and C++ eventually) for applications in data analysis, ML and financial tools.

Has anyone genuinely found Codeacadmey to be a strong resource in terms of the courses and projects offered? Have you completed courses and left with a more robust understanding of concepts? Also, do employers rate their proffesional certs?

thanks for reading :)

I'm going to community college in the fall for Computer Science, I graduated high school in 2023 so I just work now, and I'm finally going back. Doing the 2 years in community college then 2 years state school path.

I can get the student discount for codecademy $150 for a year of pro, but I'm worried it might be a waste? I completed the beginner python course for my senior project and I liked it a lot. And I have severe ADHD and hate learning how to code, it's not hard to understand just to learn and pay attention, and codecademy wasn't that bad to work with in that regard.

I recently paid for a yearly subscription, and I was wondering if it was a good investment.

I recently discovered CodeCademy and they have everything from free basic fundamental skills to full fundamentals of a skill like HTML, SQ, Python etc. they also have career paths that teach you everything to do with Front end, computer science/data science, full stack. My question is, is it worth the time to do the course to getting a job as a self taught programmer? Will I be taken seriously as someone without a college degree?

My coworkers are on the fence; some say I should use Learn Python the Hard Way, and others say learning python any way is good.

Edit: wow, I expected one or two replies tops.

I think after getting some experience in CA, I'll move on to something else like Learn Python the Hard Way.

I almost feel like I'm cheating in CA because I'm taking the second Java course my university offers, so I have programming experience.

Now that we've discussed Python, what about django? The tutorial is super dry and it's hard without anything to keep me going like CA has.

I am 25 and I am ready to leave my dead-end job. I wasted a lot of time when I was younger with YOLO as my excuse and now I am regretting it, I want to start a career. I owe thousands to colleges that I enrolled in but never finished and I do not want to accrue more debt. I also unfortunately do not have the time to do college and I’m looking for something self-paced.

I am liking what I have learned so far from Codecademy and I am considering buying the pro membership in order to fully learn it, and build projects to put on my resume. But would other developers say it's worth it? I'm very serious and focused on learning these skills, but I want to know the best place to learn.

Hey fellow python enthusiasts and experts

I have a question I am just starting my journey into python and recently joined Codecademy

I’m just curious to see or know if anyone else went through that process and how did they find it thanks

like the title says , I have have done some javascript , and otherstuff , thinks it is really fun and I really got a picture of what programing is , but is it legit?! what does the programers of reddit say? should i switch or take classes?

I did the CS50 python course and I have been working on personal projects over the past year or so, but i still feel like im a beginner at python. I saw some intermediate and advanced courses for python on codecademy and I just wanted to know if anyone has experience with codecademy especially with theur intermediate and harder courses and if they are any good

Edit: thanks for the feedback guys! I will focus on projects more and check out what udemy can teach me in terms of more advanced python

Hey everybody. Facing recently the world of programming and really want to go in deep into it.

First things first, I'm a biologist, so I would apply those knowledge in the bioinformatic field, so no deep scripting, machine learning and so on.

I'm wondering if the pro account of CodeAcademy is really worth its money to acquire a basic knowledge of the most important languages (i.e. python, R, bash, etc.) That would allow me to start a possible career in bioinfo.

I know that the website release also some certificates of completion that, for what I know, are accepted as CV in the field. Any experience with that?

Thanks to all that will answer :)

Hi everyone, I am interested in learning programming and data science and have been considering using Codecademy as a learning platform. I wanted to hear from the community about their experiences and opinions on Codecademy, as well as any other recommendations for platforms to learn and develop professionally.

Specifically, I am looking for a platform that provides a comprehensive learning experience and practical knowledge, and ideally includes interactive exercises and projects to work on. I would also appreciate any insights on the strengths and weaknesses of different platforms, as well as any tips for making the most of online learning.

Thank you in advance for your help and advice!

Is there Any where else where i can learn coding and is codecademy really worth it?

I've mostly been using free resources (won't be able to go back to college for a while because it's pretty expensive), and I've been thinking about trying paid classes for a better learning experience, but I'm not sure if it's worth it. I really like freeCodeCamp—following along with projects is great, and the certification projects are helpful. But I feel like I need something that explains how everything functions together even more clearly.

With most tutorials, I feel like I'm blindly following along, and I'd love to get to the point where I can create things more independently. I've looked through a few other resources but I'm unsure what would be best for me. I'm considering paying for a course, but I'm not sure if I should. I've googled different options but want feedback from people who have tried different things. What works best for any of you? :)

If it helps I'm currently learning Javascript, CSS, and HTML (I would also like to learn Java at some point)

I started the Python course a few days ago and so far I've reached up to like functions, this is where I'm at: https://imgur.com/a/Or9qsa5

But so far it's been really easy and I feel like it's not trying hard enough to test your skills in what you just learned. Unless that's just me, I have some background in C#, C++, and even Python before, but I consider myself a Novice.

My free trial ends in the upcoming days, should I renew it to finish the course or are there other free alternative ways, or even paid platforms, that will make me think more critically about tasks.

Look forward to all your opinions.

I was wondering what you guys think of Codecademy as a tool for learning how to code. I've completed the Ruby track 100% (projects included) and I'm currently 70% through the Web Fundamentals track. I should also mention I'm a university CS student. Currently, I'm taking an Intermediate C++ class as well as a Unix class (focused on bash scripting).

After completing the Ruby track, I felt like I had a solid grasp on the syntax and usage, but had no idea what people actually use it for. Everything I learned was through their little editor and online compiler; I didn't have a clue how to use Rails (still don't).

Now working through the HTML/CSS track, I feel like I have some applicable knowledge (I've got a Linux machine w/ Apache that I use to apply what I learn).

My thoughts on Codecademy? I think it's a great supplementary resource for someone who's learning programming. I don't think it should be the /only/ resource one uses to learn to code, because you won't learn the application, only the syntax. However, there are so many resources for learning coding on the web that I find it hard to believe someone would rely on just one.

As previously stated, I'm a CS student. I believe what Codecademy can offer to a person like me is a solid foundation to build on top of through coursework, or side-projects--some way to apply the knowledge. I use it because it's fun, rewarding (they give you points/badges/awards for f'kin everything), and relaxed--and because I believe it will be an excellent way to prepare for my web development class that's coming in a semester or two.

At the very least, it gets me writing code every day--which I think is the absolute best way to learn programming, regardless of language.