How is Codecademy pronounced correctly, "code academy" or "code cademy"?
“Codec ademy"
Skillsoft Buys Codecademy for $525M
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#72With each new opportunity to learn to code without the expense of a four-year degree in Computer Science, don't we reach a point at which either:
1) The four-year degree in CS is actually seen as something of a negative indicator
2) We acknowledge the silent part out loud, e.g. "the college degree is a signal, not a delivery mechanism for professional skills."
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Re: Skillsoft Buys Codecademy for $525M
#73Does codeacdemy hire codecademy?
Re: Skillsoft Buys Codecademy for $525M
#74First time I ever programmed was using Codecademy around 2013. I was always an average student in school. Never had the motivation/curiosity to study since I felt it was all pointless. Never had any programming/computer classes in school. I completed the python course that was available at the time that eventually guides you to build your own version of battleship with 2 players. It was an eye-opening experience for…
Another thanks to Codeacademy :)
I got my feet wet and learned basic Python through them. Really got me over my fear of programming being crazy hard and the my fear doing something "wrong" to mess up my computer. Took a couple more years before I really got invested, but codeacademy cracked opened a door which led to a few more.
The other day I had the top down after cutting out of work early to go flying, and thought “life is good.”
Re: Skillsoft Buys Codecademy for $525M
#75Earlier quoted context omitted.
Are you aware of any online courses that teach these things?
There are plenty of video courses, stuff on Udemy teaching you databases, etc. I think it's an untapped market for the webbased coding challenges, although quite hard to pull off if you are needing to have a database for the users to interact with, etc. The same would apply for any network-based challenge, or ones requiring interacting with an API, etc.
If you've ever played with HackTheBox / TryHackMe (hacking playground) they provide VPN config details where you connect and can access all sorts of services, DBs etc to hack.
I imagine a similar solution could work for coding, networking etc training.
Re: Skillsoft Buys Codecademy for $525M
#76With each new opportunity to learn to code without the expense of a four-year degree in Computer Science, don't we reach a point at which either: 1) The four-year degree in CS is actually seen as something of a negative indicator 2) We acknowledge the silent part out loud, e.g. "the college degree is a signal, not a delivery mechanism for professional skills." ?
I'm saddened that we're comparing a degree in CS to a subscription to Codecademy.
I am curious if you've gotten a degree yourself, and whether that degree was from a reputable school. My CS degree is one of my proudest and most difficult accomplishments in my life.
The difference in someone with a 4 year CS degree and a bootcamp graduate is jarringly apparent and one that I have uncomfortable experience with.
My following statement will cause me to be downvoted, because the truth makes people uncomfortable. Computer Science education is a rite of passage, like getting a black belt, becoming a priest, doctor or anything else that requires intense study with peers for extended period of time.
The CS degree at a top school is more than a signal, its a badge of honor and respect. You may choose to ignore it to your own peril.
Re: Skillsoft Buys Codecademy for $525M
#77Co-Founder and CEO here. We started Codecademy and launched on HN 10 years ago. I'm so thankful to this community for helping us to get started and to see up the momentum! We're committed to making sure that the product stays as great as the one you've used for years (and gets even better!).
I discovered Codecademy in late fall 2011, while miserable in my first semester of law school. I had no idea how to code, and had only found it after stumbling on PG's essays for the first time (which led me to google "learn to program"). I dropped out of law school after a year and ended up a self-taught data scientist. Codecademy was only a part of my journey, but you kicked it off. Congrats, and thank you.
Re: Skillsoft Buys Codecademy for $525M
#78Co-Founder and CEO here. We started Codecademy and launched on HN 10 years ago. I'm so thankful to this community for helping us to get started and to see up the momentum! We're committed to making sure that the product stays as great as the one you've used for years (and gets even better!).
I was a freshman in college in Fall of 2011 and took the python course because I was starting to regret majoring in business.
10 years later I'm a senior engineer and can take care of my family for life. I wouldn't be where I am today without the start you and the company gave me. Thank you and best of luck in whatever you choose to do in the future.
Re: Skillsoft Buys Codecademy for $525M
#79Earlier quoted context omitted.
There are plenty of video courses, stuff on Udemy teaching you databases, etc. I think it's an untapped market for the webbased coding challenges, although quite hard to pull off if you are needing to have a database for the users to interact with, etc. The same would apply for any network-based challenge, or ones requiring interacting with an API, etc.
If you've ever played with HackTheBox / TryHackMe (hacking playground) they provide VPN config details where you connect and can access all sorts of services, DBs etc to hack. I imagine a similar solution could work for coding, networking etc training.
Yeah I have, and they're really good. We need something similar for software engineering.
HN: make it so!
Re: Skillsoft Buys Codecademy for $525M
#80First time I ever programmed was using Codecademy around 2013. I was always an average student in school. Never had the motivation/curiosity to study since I felt it was all pointless. Never had any programming/computer classes in school. I completed the python course that was available at the time that eventually guides you to build your own version of battleship with 2 players. It was an eye-opening experience for…
I was teaching a high school computer course when I discovered Codecademy in 2012. We spent three weeks using their introduction to JavaScript programming. Students learned basic programming working at their own pace. Everyone was engaged, and most students enjoyed this part of the course.
I worked all over the room, answering questions and seeing how students were doing. The site kept track of progress with game-like points and badges. The last week of the semester, students created two interactive web pages using what they'd learned. These two projects were similar to programming labs I had done in past years, but the instructions were much shorter because Codecademy prepared them much better; and the results were better because students were more competent and felt more confident from their Codecademy work.
In subsequent years I continued to use Codecademy for JavaScript and added HTML instruction around 2014 based on their site too. Overall I think hundreds of students benefited. Many thanks.