World Translation Month: Help Us Make Coding Education Accessible to All

As developers, we understand the power of code to solve problems and build solutions. But for millions around the world, the opportunity to learn coding skills remains out of reach–blocked by language barriers and a lack of accessible learning resources. At freeCodeCamp, our mission is to help anyone, anywhere learn to code for free. Today,…

Unlocking the Global Potential of Coding Education: freeCodeCamp‘s 30+ Language Translation Initiative

As a full-stack developer who has worked in the tech industry for over a decade, I‘ve seen firsthand how powerful coding education can be for unlocking opportunities and changing lives. But I‘ve also seen how much of this opportunity has been concentrated in English-speaking countries and communities. That‘s why I was thrilled to learn that…

freeCodeCamp‘s Top Open Source Contributors of 2023: Spotlighting John Smilga‘s Impact

2023 has been a landmark year for the freeCodeCamp community in its mission to democratize technology education. Through the tireless efforts of its core team and vast network of open source contributors, freeCodeCamp has reached new heights in expanding access to high-quality, project-based coding curricula. freeCodeCamp‘s 2023 Growth by the Numbers Let‘s dive into some…

How Joining a Tech Community Can Help Grow Your Career

As a full-stack developer, you‘re likely always on the lookout for ways to improve your skills, stay up-to-date with the latest technologies, and advance your career. One of the most powerful tools at your disposal is joining a tech community. Tech communities provide spaces to connect with like-minded professionals, learn new things, and even find…

Ania Kubow: Building a Retro Gaming Education Empire on YouTube

In a world where technology education is increasingly important, few programming teachers have captured the hearts and inspired the minds of budding developers quite like Ania Kubow. This London-based software engineer and YouTube sensation has earned a devoted following by combining two of her greatest passions: a lifelong love for video games and a drive…

freeCodeCamp‘s May Summit: What We‘ll Demo on Friday‘s YouTube Live Stream

The freeCodeCamp community has experienced explosive growth in recent years, and for good reason. As the demand for accessible, high-quality coding education continues to rise, freeCodeCamp has established itself as a go-to resource for millions of learners around the world. Consider this: in 2020 alone, freeCodeCamp surpassed 5 million registered users and saw over 1…

It turns out my neighbors wanted to learn to code, too. They just didn‘t realize it was possible.

As a full-stack developer, I know first-hand how learning to code can change your life. It‘s a skillset that‘s in high demand, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting employment for software developers to grow 22% from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations. But too often, coding feels out…

How to Chat on freeCodeCamp and Supercharge Your Coding Journey

As a full-stack developer who‘s been coding for over a decade, I know firsthand how crucial it is to surround yourself with a supportive and knowledgeable community. Having expert programmers to bounce ideas off of, get unstuck by, and learn new perspectives from can really accelerate your growth. And one of the best places I‘ve…

How to Give Feedback on a freeCodeCamp Article

Here at freeCodeCamp, our mission is to provide high-quality educational content on programming and technology topics to millions of learners around the world. Each week, we publish dozens of new articles covering everything from fundamental HTML and CSS to advanced machine learning techniques. While all of our articles go through a rigorous editing and review…