Flatiron School Blog

Cybersecurity is more in demand than ever before.   Between the numerous cyber attacks occurring in 2024 and the huge demand for cybersecurity positions, ranging from cybersecurity analysts to threat analysts projected to grow around 33% over the next ten years, cybersecurity is a bigger topic now than it’s ever been.  Ten years ago, many of […]

Software is hierarchy A respected engineering colleague once told me that the hallmark of an exceptional software engineer is that they can create a great document outline. Software engineering is a profession that requires humans to become adept at thinking like machines – organized, hierarchical, logical. It requires a certain knack for creating a mental […]

Welcome to the Meet the Mentor series! In this series, we sit down with software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity analysts, and more to uncover their unique career journeys, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the wisdom they’ve gained along the way. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up, these stories are packed with […]

Coding is not a spectator sport. To develop your skills, you must write it yourself. Here are the best websites to practice coding.

At Flatiron School, we’re committed to making tech careers more accessible. That’s why we’re thrilled to work with Akamai, a global leader in cloud security and content delivery, to help make our vision of a diverse tech industry a reality.  Akamai is our latest employer partner to sign on to support our Lovelace and Ford […]

For fledgling developers, Python is often one of the first programming languages they learn. Here are 7 jobs you could land by learning this versatile and easy-to-learn language.

User interface/user experience design is one of the hottest areas in technology today. But what exactly is it?