Blog: Learn to Code

We've discussed what coding is, so next we'll look at what it is like to be a professional programmer. It’s a career built on creativity, communication, persistence, and planning.

If you want to learn any programming language, understanding basic programming concepts is essential. We try to answer "what is coding?"

If you want to learn any programming language, understanding basic programming concepts is essential. We try to answer "what is coding?"

If you want to learn any programming language, understanding basic programming concepts is essential. We try to answer "what is coding?"

These eight Chicago tech podcasts are perfect for curious developers or students looking to stay up on what's cutting edge in coding, technology and entrepreneurship in Chicago.

Modern employers now value skills over credentials. And that’s going to transform who you work with, how you learn and how you progress as a developer.

The gender gap in STEM industries is still way too wide. But it’s narrowing all the time, thanks in no small part to the work of these 20 teaching organizations.

Should you invest in a coding bootcamp or stick with self-learning? To get on the best path to becoming a web developer, it’s important to weigh all your options.

From Airbnb and Hulu to GitHub and Shopify, dozens of tech companies use a single back-end web development framework: Ruby on Rails. Here’s an overview of the best free Ruby on Rails tutorials to get you up and coding in no time.

Learn about the many free coding classes in NYC that offer live instruction to those seeking a beginner’s coding education.

Find like-minded friends and develop your skills at these free or low-cost coding bootcamps in Chicago.

Whether you’re a beginner coder or a professional developer, these free resources will help you level-up your JavaScript game.