[joeag]

I did about 6 or 7 weeks of Codecademy and then stopped also. I found the same issues mentioned above, mostly just wrote "code" without really understanding what was supposed to be happening. I like Udacity a lot more and have been able to stick with that (so far). I think the lecture videos used on Udacity make a big difference. I guess it's also different in that it's "computer science" rather than learn to code in javascript - so the Udacity course is intentionally more focused on underlying concepts. I am afraid I am going to fall off the Udacity schedule though because it's very challenging/taxing. I just can't sit and work the lessons or homework in one sitting - my brain gets too tired!

Both courses/companies have been great for me though as a non-programmer. I think these companies and others like them have bright futures.

[allisonhouse]

Great feedback—thanks a bunch, joeag. I'm so sorry to hear the lessons didn't keep you on board, but we'd love to learn more about your experience and what we can do better if you're willing to chat! We're contact (at) codecademy (dot) com—feel free to drop us a line and one of our co-founders will get back to you.