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For more than a decade, coding bootcamps have opened the door to careers in technology for people who might never have imagined themselves working in the field. Flatiron School was part of that first wave. In the early 2010s, coding bootcamps emerged to solve two problems at once: companies needed more engineers than universities were […]

Whether you’re just starting your coding journey or looking to understand version control, Git and GitHub are essential tools you’ll encounter in your development career. This guide will walk you through the fundamentals of Git and GitHub, drawing on insights from our workshop with Laura Berge, a curriculum writer for software engineering at Flatiron School. […]

Welcome to the eleventh episode in our “Meet the Mentor” series where we get to know Flatiron School mentors in an interview-style conversation. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up, these stories are packed with practical advice, encouragement, and insights to help you navigate your own path in tech. Each article includes […]

If you’re interested in getting hands-on with cybersecurity, setting up your virtual lab is a great place to start. Virtual machines (VMs) provide a safe, sandboxed environment for you to tinker, test, and try your hand at new skills without fear of damaging your system. In this beginner-friendly guide, you’ll learn about the benefits of […]

When Flatiron School expands internationally, we do so through selective partnerships with organizations that bring deep regional credibility, execution capability, and a shared commitment to building real technical capacity inside institutions. Today, we’re excited to announce a new strategic partnership with Taitan Global, a Saudi-based AI strategy and implementation firm. Through this exclusive partnership, Flatiron […]

If you’re considering a career in tech, you’ve probably heard a lot of opinions about what you “must” do first. Go back to school. Get a four-year degree. Add more credentials to your résumé. But for many career changers, the single most powerful unlock is not another line on a transcript. It is a real […]

Starting a journey in data science can feel like navigating a vast, uncharted territory. With so much data available across every industry, from healthcare to finance, how do professionals transform raw information into valuable insights? The answer lies in having a structured, reliable process. One of the most trusted frameworks in the industry is CRISP-DM. […]