Software Engineering

8 Free Coding Classes in Austin

Austin has it all. A great creative streak and a booming tech scene.  Dell, Texas Instruments, Apple, Amazon, Indeed, Facebook, and Google all have offices in Austin. The city also has a great startup culture. With this level of support, it comes as no surprise that there are plenty of free coding classes in Austin […]
Career Advice

Don’t Be Afraid to Be Yourself in Tech

Garry Clerge wants to be more than just a software engineer. Yes, he has a great job that he’s excited about. But, as a person of color, he gets to make tech more inclusive. Garry enrolled in Flatiron School because he wanted a stable and satisfying career.  We’ve previously talked to Garry about his journey […]
Software Engineering

Why It’s a Great Time to Be a Software Engineer in London

London’s the place to be if you’re a software engineer. It trails just behind the United States and China in number of tech unicorns, or private startups with a valuation of $1 billion, according to CB Insights.  There are also established tech giants like Google, Microsoft, Oracle, and Amazon to name a few that have […]
Software Engineering

5 Scary Things About Going to a Coding Bootcamp (That Aren’t Scary at All)

Terrifying. Scary. Fear. These are words that should be used for Halloween or horror movies, not about attending a coding bootcamp. Investing in yourself shouldn’t be something that keeps you up at night.  You probably have a few questions about what’s next and there are probably a few things that might scare you about learning […]
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Software Engineering

Why You Should Learn Python

There are so many programming languages out there, it can be hard trying to figure out which one to learn first. If you’re thinking about web development, the trio of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript make sense for frontend development. But, there are also other programming languages that are becoming increasingly popular among developers. One such […]
Software Engineering

9 Free Coding Classes in San Francisco in 2019

San Francisco. Silicon Valley. When you think of the Bay Area, you think of tech. Some of the biggest tech companies in the world call the city home. Much like the adage of going to Hollywood to get your big break, many would-be software engineers, data scientists, and UX/UI designers consider San Francisco the place […]