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All of the advice you need to choose the right career path, expert tips about the best programming languages, and guides for beginners to get started in tech.

  • Nat Davis
    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 you...
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  • Jess Feldman
    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-...
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  • Jess Feldman
    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 t...
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  • Jess Feldman
    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 the inner worki...
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  • Nat Davis
    Nat Davis
    Updated on December 29, 2023
    As one of the most popular programming languages today, JavaScript is a crucial skill to learn for anyone working in web development and software engineering. In this guide to JavaScript jobs, we’re breaking down the top 7 JavaScript developer jobs and their typical salaries. See if any of these JavaScript jobs interest you and if attending a bootcamp is right for you! 💡 Did you know? Accord...
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  • Jess Feldman
    Jess Feldman
    Updated on September 29, 2021
    Course Report · Course Report Coding Bootcamp News Roundup - September 2021 Happy Fall! With the kick-off of a new academic year, we saw more buzz about the value of attending college versus a coding bootcamp as major industries d...
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  • Liz Eggleston
    Liz Eggleston
    Updated on September 28, 2021
    Java and Python are two of the most powerful programming languages on the market today. They’re both well-documented and backed by strong communities that have made them mainstays for over 20 years. But which should a beginner learn first? And how are Python and Java different? Brook Riggio, co-founder of Code Fellows, explains w...
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  • Jess Feldman
    Jess Feldman
    Updated on September 20, 2021
    NGT Academy is training the next generation of cybersecurity analysts and network engineers – and that includes dedicated career services. Kim, a Senior Career Coach at NGT Academy, shares what students can expect from the ca...
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  • Jess Feldman
    Jess Feldman
    Updated on October 12, 2023
    The Microsoft Leap Apprenticeship Program is focused on diversifying the tech pipeline by onboarding non-traditional tech talent (read: bootcamp alumni)! After graduating hundreds of apprentices over the years, the Microsoft Leap Apprenticeship Program continues to expand its global rea...
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  • Jess Feldman
    Jess Feldman
    Updated on March 24, 2023
    No code platforms have become incredibly popular, largely because almost anyone (whether you’re technical or non-technical) can learn to use these tools to quickly create apps or web pages. No-code platforms like Airtable and Bubble will never fully replace actual programming languages like JavaScript and Continue Reading →
  • Liz Eggleston
    Liz Eggleston
    Updated on September 8, 2021
    React JS is one of the most popular JavaScript libraries – it’s relatively easy to learn and is in-demand with employers. But what exactly is React used for in web development and software engineering? And which companies are using React in 2021? Renowned programming instructor, Colt Steele, answers all of our questions about React and how it’s used in the industry. Plus, Colt tells us why ...
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  • Jess Feldman
    Jess Feldman
    Updated on September 1, 2021
    User experience (UX) design is an in-demand tech field offering plenty of opportunities for career-changers and upskillers. Nicole of Designlab demystifies the UX design career path from entry-level to senior-level UX design roles, diving deep into the traits of successful UX designers and the typical responsibilities and salaries...
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  • Jess Feldman
    Jess Feldman
    Updated on August 27, 2021
    A lot of work goes into building products and it can be difficult to manage tasks across different teams. The Agile Methodology is a set of practices that allows teams to effectively communicate and collaborate across disciplines in order to create working products. Sharing their i...
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  • Since 2014, Eleven Fifty Academy has graduated over 1,100 developers into the tech market. By expanding to include an online option, Eleven Fifty Academy is now helping students across the country make a career change into tech. Abi Tambasco, Vice President of Career Services and Employer Strategy at Eleven Fifty Academy, explains how her team has created a virtual pipeline of robust career s...
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  • Jess Feldman
    Jess Feldman
    Updated on August 24, 2021
    Should UX designers learn how to code? According to Brittany Bellanca, UX Design Instructor at DigitalCrafts, the answer is usually yes! Brittany shares the top programming languages that UX designers should have in their skill toolbox, ...
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  • Nat Davis
    Nat Davis
    Updated on September 20, 2021
    Curious about what career paths lie ahead for someone skilled in Python? Our latest Bootcamp Alumni Outcomes Report revealed that bootcamp grads saw a 43% salary increase from pre-to-post bootcamp – Python programmers in particular reported making $78,604 after ...
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  • Jess Feldman
    Jess Feldman
    Updated on August 17, 2021
    Java is a well-established programming language and learning Java can lead you into a great tech career. So what does the path look like from newbie to expert in Java development? Software Guild instr...
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  • Jess Feldman
    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 American...
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  • Jess Feldman
    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 Continue Reading →
  • Liz Eggleston
    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. Continue Reading →

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