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  A Beginner’s Guide to Python for Cybersecurity

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on October 27, 2021

  You may think of Python as a data science programming language, but did you know that Cybersecurity Engineers heavily rely upon Python? From penetration testing to automating security processes, Python has become an in-demand skill for today’s cybersecurity professionals and...

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  Why You Should Still Learn jQuery at a Coding Bootcamp

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on October 22, 2021

  jQuery is a JavaScript framework that’s used to build out interactivity in websites. But if you Google, “jQuery,” you might think that this is a dying technology! So should you still learn jQuery in 2022? In today’s video Q&A, Zachary Lynch, an instructor from Sabio, is here to talk us through jQuery – what jQue...

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  Java Jobs + Salary Guide for Bootcamp Grads

  

  Nat Davis

  Updated on October 20, 2021

  As a pioneer in programming languages and now one of the most popular languages, Java is a heavyweight in the world of coding. Java has a pretty steep learning curve but produces massive career benefits. From software engineering to data science, find out what kinds of careers (and salaries!) you can expect once you understand Java. Plus, find out how you can learn Java in order to launch your J...

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  From Academia to Tech Sales after Hyrise Academy

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on October 18, 2021

  As a parent of two small children, Lara needed a flexible, online bootcamp that could accommodate her schedule and help her land a career in tech right after graduation. Lara shares how Hyrise Academy gave her the real world experience she needed to pivot her career from academia to tech sales. With...

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  The 7 Best Tech Interview Prep Programs

  

  Nat Davis

  Updated on December 6, 2024

  The technical interview can be daunting for both new and experienced tech professionals. Nailing the tech interview requires practice, and interview prep programs exist to give their students the support and confidence-building they need to land their tech dream job. Whether you’re a coding bootcamp graduate, a self-taught software engineer, or an experienced developer, we’ve rounded up the 7 be...

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  4 Codesmith Grads Share Their Unique Career Paths

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on October 13, 2021

  If you’re researching coding bootcamps, then you’re undoubtedly thinking about what your career might look like after a bootcamp. Some bootcamp graduates work for huge banks or tech giants; others may begin their career at a startup and move into a leadership position – it really runs the gamut and the company you choose to work for after a bootcamp depends on your personal goals. Today, we’re...

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  Inside BrainStation’s Part-Time Data Science Bootcamp

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on October 13, 2021

  To support career-changers who need to continue working while learning data skills, BrainStation now offers a part-time Data Science Bootcamp. BrainStation’s CEO and Founder, Jason Field, explains how this 8-month program has been specifically designed to follow the same rigorous curriculum as the full-time bootcamp, while supporting working students. Learn what it takes to get into the part-tim...

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  From Middle School Teacher to Software Developer with Penn LPS Coding Boot Camp

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on October 31, 2022

  When middle school teacher MaiAda hit a ceiling in her education career, she decided it was time to pursue her hobby – software engineering. MaiAda enrolled in Penn LPS Coding Boot Camp, offered in collaboration with edX, to develop a new skill set...

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  How to Upskill from Data Analyst to Data Scientist

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on October 7, 2021

  For a beginner in data, you’ll typically start out as a Data Analyst. But what does it take to pivot from Data Analysis to Data Science? Andrew Berry from Lighthouse Labs is here to clarify the difference between these two roles and how to climb the career ladder in data. Andr...

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  A Beginner’s Guide to RESTful APIs

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on October 13, 2021

  REST APIs are relied upon by today’s software engineers and are a cornerstone of the web. But what is a REST API and how exactly is it used on the job? From general concepts to the core principles, Rich Greenhill of Thinkful breaks down t...

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