Software Engineering

20 Reasons You Tell Yourself It’s Not Time to Learn to Code, and Why They’re Not True

A new year, a new chance to get something done. There are so many reasons why you didn’t learn to code in 2018 — and we get that. It happens! Life comes at you fast, after all. Your ambition early in the year can slowly fade as new priorities need your undivided attention. But, it’s […]
Software Engineering

4 Places to Learn How to Code for Free in Denver

Denver is no stranger to the burgeoning tech market. Bolstered by mainstays like Arrow Electronics, Google, Vantiv, and VMware, Denver’s tech growth was among the top 10 in the country last year, according to Forbes. And in the past five years, as found by a Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation study, the city’s tech employments […]
Admissions

How to Ace a Coding Bootcamp Technical Interview

Updated 6/2/21: Flatiron School no longer requires a technical interview. Instead, students will take a 15-minute admissions assessment. Read this article about how to pass the assessment. No matter how much you prepare on your own, demonstrating your technical proficiency can be one of the most daunting parts of applying for a coding bootcamp — […]
Software Engineering

5 Places to Learn How to Code for Free in Atlanta

Atlanta’s teeming with tech talent — it's no secret.  The city is home to Fortune 500 companies, vaunted tech institutions, and innovative startups, which has created a thriving tech community. At Flatiron School we want to continue fostering Atlanta’s tech scene — both for beginners, those familiar with code, and anyone else trying to join Atlanta's […]
Software Engineering

Is Coding For Me?

All computer programming careers start with a very simple question: Is coding for me? You’ll be disappointed, but not surprised, to learn that there’s no correct answer to this question. There are many ways to learn how to code and many avenues you can take to become a computer programmer. Learning to code is personal […]
Software Engineering

5 Places to Learn How to Code for Free in Houston

Houston’s tech scene is growing rapidly. While many tech jobs can be found in the energy and space industries, which are synonymous with Houston, the city is also home to a huge startup scene. The city itself and incubators like Station House are also promoting startup growth. All industries’ futures are in tech, so let’s […]