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  How to Learn to Code for Free at Codesmith

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on March 9, 2021

  Learning to code online can feel isolating, so Codesmith has created free online learning resources that educate while also building a robust and supportive tech network. Tamar Martirosyan from Codesmith explains what students can expect to learn in eac...

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  How Perficient and Hackbright Academy are Changing the Ratio

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on September 9, 2021

  In an effort to close the employment gap for women in tech, Perficient has partnered with Hackbright Academy to offer a new full-time software engineering program called Bright Paths. We caught up with Tom Hogan, Perficient’s President and Chief Operating Officer, and Andrea Lampert, Perficient’s Vice President of People, to h...

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  Three Years Later: How Eleven Fifty Academy Propelled Michael’s Tech Career

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on March 4, 2021

  Uninspired by the slower pace and lack of support in college, Michael left his Computer Science degree program at the university. When Michael’s lifelong interest in computers led him to pursue a career in coding, he enrolled at Eleven Fifty Academy. Michael tells us how...

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  Getting the Most out of Mentorship with Elana & Fro from Telegraph Track

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on March 3, 2021

  You’ve likely heard that mentorship is key to a successful career change, but what exactly makes a great mentor and how can you get the most out of a mentorship? As a beginner coder, Elana was drawn to the rave reviews of Hack Reactor’s career prep and tight knit alumni network. With the added bonus of Telegraph Track – a free extra layer of resources provided to underrepresented students at Hac...

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  How Flatiron School Helped Matthew Land a Machine Learning Job at Bloomberg

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on March 2, 2021

  When musician Matthew Finch moved to New York and started managing a music venue, many of his responsibilities became data-related. Before he knew it, he had found a new passion in data analysis! Matthew explains why Flatiron School in New York City stood out from other data scie...

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  February 2021 Coding Bootcamp News

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on February 26, 2021

  Course Report · February 2021 Coding Bootcamp News: $150M in fundraises + bootcamps in space! This February, coding bootcamps announced $42M in fundraising – and another $110M more if you include money injected into the...

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  From Business to Cybersecurity Analyst with Code Fellows

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on February 24, 2021

  When Courtney Hans was laid-off from a marketing job she loved due to COVID-19 cutbacks, she found a silver lining by enrolling at Code Fellows. Code Fellows’ discounted tuition for those affected by recent layoffs ensured that Courtney could fully commit to her career change. Courtney breaks down what she learned in...

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  How David Went From Military Veteran to Web Developer with CodeBoxx

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on February 23, 2021

  David Boutin had no coding experience before applying to CodeBoxx. Two years after graduating, he’s been promoted, leads a team of developers, and continues to apply the skills (both technical skills and soft skills) that...

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  Web Developer vs Software Engineer: Is There Really a Difference?

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on February 22, 2021

  Is there a difference between a Web Developer and a Software Engineer? Sure, there are some historical differences, but in the real world, how do these two roles play out? Is one job harder to get than the other? Are salaries different? Gregorio Rojas, co-founder and head instructor at...

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  The Best Ruby on Rails Tutorials for Beginners (Top 11 List)

  

  Rachel Meltzer

  Updated on February 22, 2021

  If you already know Ruby, you should be able to jump into the Ruby on Rails framework easily, right? Well, not always! Luckily, there’s a Ruby on Rails tutorial for that! We’ve rounded up the 11 best Ruby on Rails tutorials so that you can dip your toes in and nail the essentials.  What is Ruby used for anyway? Ruby is used for building web applications, prototyping, and some data analysis....

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