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Trying to decide between a career in QA testing or software engineering? Both roles are essential in tech: software engineers build products, while QA testers make sure those products function flawlessly. If you're new to tech, then QA testing – especially Manual QA – can be a great way to get your foot in the door without needing to know much programming. On the flip side, if you love creati...

Generative AI is fundamental to the modern engineering workflow. We talked with Zubair Desai from Hack Reactor about the do’s and don’ts of using generative AI as a software development bootcamp students, and what it means to learn how to code in the age of AI. Plus, find out how you’ll use generative AI like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT in the softwar...

With a rise in cyber attacks, cybersecurity professionals are now in demand across a variety of industries, including healthcare, finance, government, and more. Dora Juhasz, a Senior Career Services Advisor at Lighthouse Labs, walks us through the six top industries for cybersecurity professionals. Learn more about the typical cybersecurity job titles and types of cybersecurity work associate...

Learning the fundamentals of CSS is an excellent way to increase your value in an organization and improve your communication with more technical team members. Rob Merrill and Brandon Moy, both instructors at LearningFuze, offer their thoughts on how learning CSS...

Artificial intelligence is reshaping many fields and data analytics is no exception. Data analysts are leveraging the power of strong AI tools to uncover valuable insights, drive business decisions, unlock new career opportunities, and more. We spoke with Vivek Sharath, an Instructor at Fullstack Acade...

Modern software engineers need to be familiar with generative AI and predictive analysis. Whether you already have a data science background and want to become a machine learning (ML) engineer, or are just starting in tech and want to dive into an exciting, cutting-edge career path, learning from a coding bootcamp will ensure you’re prepared for the workforce in 2024. Will Sentance, CEO of Continue Reading →

WebXR is a pivotal technology that revolutionizes how we experience the web. WebXR blends virtual and augmented realities, bringing immersive experiences directly to our browsers. From transforming how we shop online to redefining educational and training environments, WebXR is setting the stage for the future of digital interaction. F...

Digital marketing is the way brands digitally connect to their target market. Over the years, digital marketing has evolved to include email, website copy, online ads, and social media campaigns, and with the addition of AI, digital marketing is poised to reach new heights! From content generation to workflow automation, lear...

Welcome to Ask a Career Coach, an advice column where bootcamp career coaches answer a question from a Course Report reader. Today, Sharahn McClung from TripleTen is answering a question about whether employers are still hiring bootcamp graduates in 2024. TripleTen surveyed over 1,000 decision makers across the United States. They come from compani...

Hackathons are exhilarating (albeit sometimes stressful!) events where technologists come together to innovate and build projects within a limited timeframe. We’re delving into four reasons to participate in hackathon events, and insights on what you can expect once you’re signed up. Find out where to find your next in-person or online hackathon, plus learn from the hackathon experiences of t...

Product managers are an essential part of a technical team, and now these professionals are turning to AI tools to enhance their productivity and impact. From bug identification to market research, learn about five AI tools and how product managers are using them on the job. While AI tools can be a boon to product management, w...

User Experience (UX) design is where creativity meets technology, and with the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), UX designers are discovering new tools to revolutionize how they craft digital experiences. From image and prompt generators to enhancing wireframing and collaboration, learn about the seven, most commonly used AI to...

Not all tech jobs require coding! If you want to break into tech but aren’t keen on learning how to code, we’ve rounded up six, non-coding technical jobs in design, data, sales, marketing, quality assurance, and management. Learn more about the fundamental tools and skills these professions rely on, plus the entry-level salaries you can expect. To launch your non-coding tech career, leverage ...

Quality assurance (QA) testing is an imperative part of the product development process, which makes QA testers an in-demand role on tech teams across industries and companies. The Continue Reading →

Cybersecurity is like a game of chess, with “red teams” and “blue teams” charged with attacking and defending cyberspace. Josh Mann, a lead cybersecurity instructor at Fullstack Academy, breaks down the main responsibilities and top skills of red and blue team members. Plus,...

The tech job search process has evolved, thanks to the many AI tools available today. Our careers expert, John Rajeski (Head of Career Services at Coding Temple), lists the 9 tools today’s tech job-seekers may find useful as they create a resume, find tech roles, and prepare for interviews. John breaks...

When making a career change to cyber security, transferable skills can be invaluable! So which skills are employers looking for? Experts from Lighthouse Labs weigh in on which transferable skills are important in a cyber security ...

As artificial intelligence evolves, it’s being incorporated into powerful tools used for cybersecurity. Two experts in the field from Fullstack Academy walk us through the ways AI is being used in cybersecurity in 2024, and the three AI tools that cyber professionals are now integrating into their ...

Jobs in AI are in high demand across many industries, and the responsibilities for these exciting technical roles only continue to evolve. Even with the turbulent tech job market of 2023, LinkedIn's chief economist points to a 21x increase in AI job postings! If you’re interested in the artificial intelligence career path,...

In today's world, it is nearly impossible to avoid hearing about artificial intelligence (AI). Given the recent hype and popularity of ChatGPT, you may feel like AI is completely novel, but it is an idea that has been around since the 1950s and has been an active area of research and development ever since. At the core of modern AI developments is the artificial neural network. Let’s dive int...