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  Why Americaneagle.com Hires Developers from Coding Temple

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on August 17, 2021

  Americaneagle.com is a web design, development, and digital marketing agency with a forward focus and a commitment to inclusive company culture. When it comes to hiring, they're looking for people with a passion for coding and a desire to learn. Erin Frobish, Human Resources Representative at Americaneag...

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  Juan on Building Data Science Skills with Correlation One

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on August 10, 2021

  Juan, a graduate of Correlation One’s data science bootcamp wrote a Verified review of his bootcamp experience and won our latest sweepstakes competition! Over 1,200 tech bootcamp graduates wrote a Verified review for their school on Co...

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  College vs Data Science Bootcamps

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on August 5, 2021

  Many students intent on getting a data science job are bucking the traditional 4-year degree in favor of attending a data science bootcamp. Bootcamps offer many advantages, such as hands-on job experience and dedicated career services, but can a data science bootcamp really replace a college degree? Chester Ismay, Director of Data Science Education at...

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  Java vs C#: A Helpful Guide for Beginner Coders

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on August 5, 2021

  Java and C# are popular, powerful programming languages – anyone who has used the internet has probably heard of at least one of these. Other languages and frameworks may gain popularity over time, but Java and C# are still important staples that help keep the internet running....

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  From Food Delivery to Game Analyst After Thinkful’s Data Analytics Bootcamp

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on August 4, 2021

  Even with a background in economics, Doug was passed over for the data positions he wanted because he didn’t have an advanced degree. He spent his time rising up the ranks at Domino’s Pizza, going from food delivery to store manager, before the pandemic had Doug reassessing his career goals. In this article, Doug tells us why he chose...

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  Choosing Software Engineering vs Web Development at Devmountain

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on August 4, 2021

  Devmountain offers bootcamps in Web Development as well as Software Engineering – so what exactly is the difference and how can you choose between the two? Devmountain experts give us the scoop about the differences (and similarities) between the software engineering and web development fields. Plus, can a web development alum apply...

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  How Product School Helped This Solutions Architect Change Careers

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on August 2, 2021

  Rohan Gupta was ready to transition into product management – he had mentors and support from his employer, but still needed formal training. Rohan enrolled in Product School to quickly reskill into a product management career while working full-time. Rohan gives us insider’s advice about making the shift fr...

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  July 2021 Coding Bootcamp News

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on July 29, 2021

  Course Report · Course Report Coding Bootcamp News Roundup - July 2021 This July, we’re reporting on one huge ($800M!) bootcamp acquisition and $35 million in bootcamp fundraises. Two higher ed experts opined about both sides of the debate...

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  From Tech Support to Software Engineering after TrueCoders

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on July 27, 2021

  Amber Riley started her career in a tech support role, but wanted to continue learning and growing in tech. She decided to pivot her career into software engineering by enrolling remotely at TrueCoders. Amber shares with us how the online coding bootcamp gave her the structure, community, and programming foundations she needed to be...

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  Web Designer vs Web Developer

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on July 22, 2021

  So much goes into building a successful website, and it requires the efforts of both web designers and web developers. But what exactly are the differences between these two tech roles? We dive into the typical responsibilities and average salaries of today’s web designers and web developers, plus the languages and tools that web developers and web designers rely on. Plus, find out how to learn...

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