For the millions of people worldwide who dream of learning to code, language can be one of the steepest barriers to getting started. Technical education resources, online platforms, and coding communities are often English-dominant, leaving non-native speakers at a frustrating disadvantage. But each September, the freeCodeCamp community rallies together to tackle this issue head-on. World…
As a full-stack developer who has been coding professionally for over a decade, I know firsthand how valuable it is to have a supportive community to learn with and bounce ideas off of. The landscape of online developer communities has evolved significantly in that time, with the rise and fall of platforms like Google Groups,…
Five years ago, Quincy Larson had a radical idea: What if there was a way to make learning to code accessible to anyone, anywhere in the world, for free? From that spark of inspiration, freeCodeCamp was born. What began as a prototype built by a few volunteers has grown into a global community of millions…
As a full-stack developer, you likely use a variety of online platforms and tools to learn, code, and collaborate. One of the most popular is freeCodeCamp, a free online community that offers coding courses, certifications, and the opportunity to contribute to open source projects. But as with any online service, your use of freeCodeCamp is…
When I first started learning to code, I ran into all sorts of embarrassing account access issues. I‘d forget which email I signed up with, get locked out of my account, or encounter bizarre error messages when trying to log in. These frustrating experiences made me want to throw my laptop out the window! Fast…
As a seasoned full-stack developer, I know firsthand how transformative learning to code can be. It opens up a world of creative problem solving, collaboration with brilliant minds, and lucrative career possibilities. But for many aspiring developers, the path to gaining employable tech skills remains filled with roadblocks. Traditional computer science degrees are costly and…
In today‘s mobile-first digital landscape, responsive web design has evolved from a nice-to-have skill to an absolute necessity for web developers. With over 50% of web traffic now coming from mobile devices, the ability to create websites that seamlessly adapt to any screen size is critical for delivering a positive user experience and driving business…
Quincy Larson is a well-known figure in the world of coding and technology education. As the founder of freeCodeCamp, one of the most popular free online resources for learning to code, Quincy has helped millions of people worldwide gain valuable technology skills. But who exactly is Quincy Larson, and how did he come to start…
freeCodeCamp, the popular open-source platform for learning to code, has released a major expansion to its curriculum. Version 7.0 sees the introduction of four new certification paths focused on Python, bringing the total number of free certifications offered to ten. This update is a significant step in freeCodeCamp‘s mission to help anyone, anywhere learn to…
The world runs on code. From the apps on our phones to the websites we use every day, digital technologies built by programmers power our modern lives. And as our reliance on tech grows, so does the demand for skilled coders. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that web developer and digital designer jobs…
The launch of the Japanese version of the freeCodeCamp curriculum marks a major milestone in the global movement for accessible tech education. With this release, millions of Japanese speakers gain access to a comprehensive, project-based coding curriculum in their native language, opening up new pathways into the lucrative and fast-growing IT industry. Bridging the Language…
What if I told you it was possible to go from knowing very little about coding to earning 6 professional developer certifications in just 1 month? You‘d probably think I was crazy or question how well I actually learned the material. But I‘m here to tell you it is possible, because I did it. I…