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  7 Tips to Jumpstart Your Career as a Rails Developer

  

  Kristin Hoppe

  Updated on December 17, 2015

  So, you think becoming a web developer is the right path for you? You’ve got great instincts, because Ruby is a great place to start. Ruby on Rails is a popular full-stack framework for good reason. This nimble language is easy to use and beautiful, but most of all — powerful. Companies like AirBnB, and Basecamp power their websites throu...

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  Introducing Bloc's Software Engineering Track with Roshan Choxi, Cofounder of Bloc

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on December 17, 2015

  One of the most common questions that we hear from students and employers is “Do I need a CS degree to get a job as a software engineer?” Our guest today is Roshan Choxi, Co-founder of Bloc, an online coding bootcamp – he says absolutely not! He also says that Bloc’s new...

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  Wyncoders One Year Later: Walter & Julie!

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on December 14, 2015

  We hear this question all the time: “Sure. People can get jobs after bootcamp, but do they get second jobs, third jobs? Can they have fulfilling careers in web development?” Which is why we were so excited to talk with Walter and Julie, who both graduated from Wyncode over a year ago and are building successful careers at MD Live an...

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  How Mike Learned UX Design while Living at Common!

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on October 21, 2020

  Mike Walsh took a break from a career in social media to dive into a User Experience Design Immersive at...

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  Alumni Spotlight: Kasim Siddiqui of Code Fellows

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on December 9, 2015

  Kasim had a strong engineering background, but was finding it difficult to nail a software engineering role. So he enrolled at Code Fellows to learn the MEAN Stack and open up his job options. Kasim made a promise to his wife that he’d have a new job the Monday following the end of the course, and that’s exactly what he did! Kasim...

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  Alumni Spotlight: Terry Bu of Turn to Tech

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on December 9, 2015

  Terry Bu of Turn to Tech shares his experience becoming an iOS developer after graduating from Turn to Tech one year ago. Terry provides insight for other bootcamp grads considering whether to get a job or pursue their own startup. For those wondering if bootcamps are worth it, Terry tells us why you can’t become a software dev...

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  Webinar: How To Write The Perfect Developer Resume

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on December 9, 2015

  If you're a recent coding bootcamp graduate (or you're learning to code), you're probably already thinking about how to land your first developer job. A killer resume and LinkedIn will be crucial to getting interviews. But what should you be including (and what should you absolutely leave off)? Do you emphasize your bootcamp projects or your past work experience? And what goes into a great Lin...

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  Student Spotlight: Sekhar Paladugu of Turing School

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on November 27, 2024

  After studying history at Stanford and working in sales and marketing, Sekhar decided to become a software developer. Sekhar tells us how he decided on Turing School after months of research. Turing’s extended program (7 months), inclusive environment and model that ensures no student falls behind are just a few...

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  CareerFoundry vs. Thinkful: Your Complete Guide

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on October 20, 2021

    CareerFoundry and Thinkful offer online mentored courses in Web Development, Data Science, and UX Design. But should you choose to study at CareerFoundry or Thinkful? Whether your concern is cost, curriculum or job placement, this deep comparison...

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  November Coding Bootcamp News Roundup

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on December 2, 2015

  Course Report has some exciting things rolling out in 2016, but for now, here's what you may have missed in November! Remember to email me with noteworthy news to include in next month's roundup. IN NOVEMBER.... Karis Hustad of ChicagoInno reported on the ...

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