Software Engineering

When I speak to people who don’t program for a living, they often think of a software engineer as some kind of lone wolf, slinging byte-code in a windowless basement, fingers speeding over their backlit keyboard, with the green light of their terminal window reflecting in their glasses. That’s a pretty decent summary of how […]

At Flatiron School, we do more than just teach software engineering, data science, or UX/UI design skills to students. While we help students start careers in tech, and change their lives in the process, we also teach them how to become a lifelong learner.  This growth mindset helps our students to continually improve as developers, […]

Summer is a great time to feel inspired. And what better way to do that than to hear from tech leaders who are transforming the industry. Whether it's leaning in or breaking up the boy’s club, these must-reads by women in tech will help you do the same. "Women in Tech: Take Your Career to […]

There’s never been a better time to break into the Chicago tech scene. Chicago startups have seen a meteoric rise over the last 10 years, increasing by 270% from 2008 to 2018, according to a 2019 report from The Center for an Urban Future. That growth in the Chicago startup scene has helped contribute to […]

Summer’s finally here. It’s time to go to the beach — or grab a coveted spot by the pool — and catch up on some…

Flatiron School is dedicated to making learning to code remotely, and at your own pace, as dynamic and effective as learning in the classroom. While…