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November 2021 Coding Bootcamp News
11/30/2021
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UX Design vs Web Design: A Helpful Guide for Beginners
12/15/2021
If you’re a creative problem-solver, then a career in design may be for you! But how do you choose between a career in web design versus a career in user experience (UX) design? Since these two career paths are both user-focused, they have many similarities, but we’re breaking down the nuanced differences between web designers and UX designers to help you find the better fit for you! Find out how these two careers differ, what the daily life of web designers and UX designers look like, and the salaries to expect in these career paths. Plus, our favorite online tutorials and bootcamps to become a Web Designer or a UX Designer!
User experience (UX) design considers any interaction a user has with a product or service and optimizes it. UX design thinks about how an experience makes the user feel, how an interface looks, and how easy it is for the user to accomplish desired tasks.
Continue Reading →A Helpful Guide for Beginners: Python vs C++
11/10/2021
Python and C++ are both object-oriented programming languages, but the similarities end there! We’re comparing these two languages – covering examples of how Python and C++ are used in the real world, how they are used in today’s tech ecosystem, and which language is best for beginners. Plus, learn about free C++ resources and Python bootcamps where you can master these languages.
C++ is an object oriented cross-platform programming language based on the programming language, C. It’s mostly used for low-level programming like operating systems, native applications, high-performance applications, and games.
Continue Reading →The Digital Marketer’s Career Path: 3 Jobs + Salary Guide
11/4/2021
Digital marketing is an ever-evolving, vital element in today’s successful businesses. General Assembly instructor and experienced digital marketer, Veronica, offers expert advice on the responsibilities to expect at each level of your digital marketing career (including the average salaries 💰), and insights on how to rise up the career ladder from entry-level to senior-level roles. Plus, find out how General Assembly is inspiring career changers and upskillers to break into tech fields, like digital marketing, with their Free Fridays intro courses!
Continue Reading →What to Expect: General Assembly’s Reopened In-Person Campuses
9/14/2021
General Assembly is returning to in-person classroom this Fall 2021. Adele McCarthy-Beauvais, General Assembly’s Senior Director of Community Growth & Programming, explains which campuses are reopening, what students can expect from in-person learning, and the steps General Assembly is taking to make their in-person campuses operate smoothly and safely for everyone. Find out what makes these in-person campuses unique, and how to decide between General Assembly’s online and in-person Immersives.
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Continue Reading →August 2021 Coding Bootcamp News
9/1/2021
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What We Built at General Assembly’s Social Impact Hackathon: Serenity
8/27/2021
General Assembly Immersive graduates Jess, Shane, and Scott learned everything they needed to know about prototyping, user interface design, and how to build applications during the bootcamp. In General Assembly’s Social Impact Hackathon, they put all of those new skills to the test, and reinforced their soft skills of collaboration and communication. Learn more about Jess, Shane, and Scott’s experience building their winning app, Serenity, in just three days during the hackathon event. These grads share their advice on how to make the most of your online bootcamp experience! But first, General Assembly’s Outcomes Manager, Jason Schoch illuminates what makes the Social Impact Hackathon so unique and how it benefits bootcamp graduates.
Continue Reading →July 2021 Coding Bootcamp News
7/29/2021
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Web Designer vs Web Developer
7/22/2021
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 web development and web design, whether you’re upskilling or making a career pivot!
A lot of work goes into building a website and how a website looks is one of the most important aspects. Web designers are responsible for the visual aspects of a website.
Continue Reading →June 2021 Coding Bootcamp News
7/1/2021
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