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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Software Engineering

“Code Like a Girl”: An Interview With Author and Student Miriam Peskowitz

While anyone can code, many have felt excluded from pursuing their interests. We hear about the “bro culture” of tech and the initiatives for women in STEM. Miriam Peskowitz, bestselling co-author of “The Daring Book for Girls,” knows what it feels like to be an outsider. Whether it was being among just a handful of […]
Software Engineering

Back to School…Starts With You

Alternatives like Flatiron School are here to provide the opportunity, support and flexibility you need to change your career and life.
Software Engineering

Exploring How Code Is Creative Using Music

Code can be as expressive as music and we show you just how creative it can be in our “Music & Code” workshops. Avi Flombaum, one of our co-founders, was a special guest at a recent “Music & Code” workshop. Music is a universal language and it’s the perfect way to introduce code. “One of […]