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  From Dietitian to Software Engineer with The Software Guild

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on February 18, 2021

  When Miranda decided to pivot from clinical dietitian into software engineering, she was drawn to The Software Guild because of their reputation in Louisville. Miranda explains how The Software Guild’s remote Java bootcamp made it possible to make a career-change while working full-time. Plus, Miranda shares how The Software Guild...

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  5 Jobs That Use Cyber Security Skills

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on July 19, 2021

  Cybersecurity professionals are in demand, but how can cybersecurity skills be helpful for professionals not in the cybersecurity field? The experts at BrainStation share how cybersecurity skills can be an asset to software engin...

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  The Best React JS Tutorial for Beginners (Top 11 List)

  

  Rachel Meltzer

  Updated on February 18, 2021

  React can be intimidating. With its jumbled syntax, JSX, opening a React file feels like you’re looking at HTML and Javascript all in one file, which as Tania Rascia explains in her tutorial, seems like something we’re supposed to avoid!  We’re demystifying React with the best React courses on the int...

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  A 15-Minute GIT Tutorial with Tim from LearningFuze

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on February 16, 2021

  As you’re researching bootcamps, you’ve probably come across terms like version control or Git or GitHub. At many coding bootcamps, Git is the first tool you’ll learn – including LearningFuze in California. Tim Davis, Chief Academic Officer at LearningFuze takes us through the basics of Git [video 1] and a 15-minute Git tutorial [video 2]. Learn all ab...

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  How to Become a Business Intelligence Analyst in 2025

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on January 30, 2025

  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. Want to break into the fast-growing field of ...

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  Why Fernish Hires Thinkful Bootcamp Grads

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on September 14, 2021

  Fernish has reinvented the process of renting furniture and built an engineering team made up of developers from different backgrounds – including Thinkful graduates! We caught up with Director of Engineering and tech blogger Kim Burgaard about onboarding a recent...

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  Ultimate Guide to Data Cleaning with Python

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on February 9, 2021

  Data cleaning is an integral component of analyzing data. But what actually goes into this important skill and which tools should you choose to clean data efficiently? Lighthouse Labs Data Science Mentor, Andrew Berry, wal...

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  The Best Python Tutorial for Beginners (Top 10 List)

  

  Rachel Meltzer

  Updated on February 19, 2025

  An immersive data science bootcamp is the best way to make a full career change, but Python tutorials can be a great place to start your journey. Have you ever wondered, “What is Python used for?” Well, we’ve rounded up the best online Python courses, from tutorials to learn Python 3 to Python projects for beginners. Some...

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  Why Severa Chose Eleven Fifty Academy Over College

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on December 3, 2024

  College student Severa Cox worked in the restaurant industry as a general manager until the pandemic struck. That’s when Severa woke up to just how vulnerable she was in her current career. With funds provided by the CARES Act, Severa left college and enrolled at Eleven Fifty Academy where she was inspired by her instructors and...

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  January 2021 Coding Bootcamp News

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on February 1, 2021

  Course Report · January 2021 Coding Bootcamp News 2021 began with $118M in coding bootcamp fundraises, plus some major acquisitions in the bootcamp space. Despite the overall loss in the U.S. job market, December’s job numbers showed tech adding plenty of new...

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