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  C++ vs Java: A Guide for Beginners

  

  Rachel Meltzer

  Updated on February 4, 2025

  New programmers who want to learn established, well-supported languages may be asking themselves, “Should I learn C++ or Java?” These two programming languages have many similarities since Java was replicated on C++. However, C++ is typically used for low-level programming, while Java is usually used for high-level programming.  Learning either of these programming languages at a coding boo...

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  Inside DigitalCrafts Admissions + Free Intro Courses to Prepare For Bootcamp

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on December 17, 2021

  As an Enrollment Coordinator, Chandler McChesney is the first person you’ll likely speak with when you apply to DigitalCrafts. The 2-step admissions  process is similar for Web Development, UX Design, and Cyber Security Bootcamp and conducted remotely for all applicants. Don’t know where to start? Chandler shares what you need to know before you apply, and resources to propel you into your...

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  From Web Developer to Data Curriculum Engineer with Berkeley Boot Camps

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on December 14, 2021

  Dominica’s love for tech, plus some major life changes like a divorce and a pandemic, ushered her out of a career as a tour guide and into a data analytics career. Needing to refresh her tech skills, she chose Berkeley Boot Camps, offered in collaboration with edX, to catalyze her pivot back into tech. S...

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  How Shantal Got Hired at JPMorgan Chase Before Graduating from Tech Elevator

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on December 14, 2021

  Shantal wasn’t satisfied with her career trajectory in finance and wanted a creative job that offered career growth. She enrolled at Tech Elevator to get the technical-skills foundation and support she needed to make a career change. Having attended the bootcamp both in person at...

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  From Music Education to Web Development with Springboard

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on December 13, 2021

  In 2020, J. Michael Cahal was burnt out from his career as a high school music teacher and needed a change. Knowing he could make more money as a developer in Atlanta, he took his longtime interest in tech to a new level by enrolling at Springboard. Michael described what it was like to take a self-paced intensive program online while still working full-time, and how crucial...

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  From Blue Collar Jobs to Cybersecurity Analyst with Penn LPS Boot Camps

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on December 10, 2021

  Tired of working laborious, blue-collar jobs, Berlys was ready to make a change into a stable yet exciting tech career. Berlys chose Penn LPS Boot Camps, offered in collaboration with edX, to give her the real world experience she needed to launch a career and a prestigious name on her resume. Berlys built her portfolio throughou...

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  The Questions to Expect in Cybersecurity Interviews in 2025

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on January 2, 2025

  Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing fields in tech and everyone wants to know how to get their foot in the door. Although you’ll likely be interviewing remotely this year, you’ll still need to demonstrate communication skills and well-rounded knowledge in your interview. So what exactly will you be asked in a cybersecurity interview in 2025? A panel of experts – instructors and alum...

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  How This US Veteran Launched a Cybersecurity Career after Eleven Fifty Academy

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on December 8, 2021

  Michael Gates had always wanted to work in cybersecurity, but he found that companies were looking for specific cybersecurity certifications on his resumé. Thanks to his veteran’s benefits, Michael was able to enroll at Eleven Fifty Academy without any out-of-pocket tuition! And after training for three months...

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  How Jack Became a Product Manager with a Part-Time General Assembly Bootcamp

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on September 30, 2024

  Editor’s note: General Assembly stopped accepting new consumer enrollments on April 28, 2026. This article describes programs and experiences from before that change. Read General Assembly’s official notice. Jack had a proven track record and passion for finding customer solutions, but he lacked formal product management training....

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  From the Army to Software Engineering with Codesmith

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on December 8, 2021

  When software engineer Minchan immigrated to the United States, he enlisted in the US Army and spent four years working in logistics and software management. After leaving the service, he realized he needed an immersive bootcamp like Codesmith to ratchet up his software engineering career. Here’s how the supp...

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