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?
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Like others have said, it's overall a useful tool. As someone who's about to graduate with a computer science degree, I use codecademy as either a quick refresher on the syntax of a language I haven't used in a while or when I want a glance at something I've never used before. It can only hurt you if you don't understand that it covers mainly surface level programming concepts. More syntax, less semantics.
I would recommend taking a class of some kind to introduce you to computer science concepts early on.
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So i want to go to a local school but they require me to finish a python course on codecademy with the 7 day trial and i'm very sceptical about entering any of my bank details online if i don't know the place. They say that it can be done within the 7 day trial period. So is it safe to take the trial?
Hello all,
Two months ago, I decided to pay the codeacademy pro subscription. It costs me $250+ and here are my thoughts of it:
It is accesible in any pc, including the one of my job which I have some internet limitations. Also, I can use my phone to study concepts.
Easy to understand. Codeacademy has a lot of resources such as articles, videos, book chapters, forums and a discord server. When I have some doubts, people in the community helped me a lot.
Exercises. They use some step by step exercises when you can see how are resolved and you can do some testing. If you are stuck, they have the solution. Some exercises or projects are individual and without any help. But you can get some explanations thanks to discord or forums.
Structured careers. I love how they have some paths to be a X engineer. They have syllabuses that are well designed.
You can advance at your own time. No homework projects with due dates.
The only cons are the prices.
I took Full Stack Engineer and I am at 31% of the course done. I am proud of me because I am too lazy and they motivate me to continue.
By the way, I am too bad in CSS and JavaScript to modify the HTML/CSS (but not the language)
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.
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.
You get literally one lesson that teaches you how to say hello world. Why the hell is it plastered everywhere on the site and in articles that it's free? I'm sure not paying now.
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 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 ?
I recently paid for a yearly subscription, and I was wondering if it was a good investment.
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!