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Better Together: Why Pair Programming Can Keep You on Track
This post was originally published on July 21, 2015. It’s a contentious debate in the developer community: is pair programming worth it? When it comes to your shining accomplishments, it’s likely you’ve done much of your best work alone, away from distractions. More often than not, those breakthrough moments arrive at a time of respite, […]
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The #BacktoCode Check-In: Week 3
Two weeks ago, Flatiron School launched the #BacktoCode Challenge – a 21-day learning challenge, featuring weekly code challenges, prizes, and lectures, and a motivated community of aspiring programmers pushing each other toward their coding goals. We’ve been blown away by how challengers have embodied the spirit of #BacktoCode so far.Below you’ll find our second weekly […]
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How to Get Unstuck When Learning to Code Online
Want to challenge yourself to learn to code this month? It’s not too late to join our 21-day #BacktoCode Challenge – you’ll join a motivated community of new programmers and have the chance to win Flatiron School swag and prizes. We’ve all been there: staring at the computer screen, fingers frozen, a headache coming on fast, […]
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Announcing the #BacktoCode Challenge
Hoping to learn to code, but waiting for the right opportunity to dive in and learn today’s most in-demand skill? Enter Flatiron School’s #BacktoCode Challenge – now accepting challengers for our September 6 kickoff. Are you in? The #BacktoCode Challenge at a glance: Free 21-day learning challenge, starting Wednesday, September 6 New code challenges and […]
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Announcing TechConnect Scholarship with Stack Overflow
Achieving diversity in tech continues to be a struggle – from Silicon Valley to New York City and beyond – even at some of the most widely-respected companies. At Flatiron School, we’ve worked hard to increase the accessibility of our coding education and bring more students from diverse backgrounds and locations into a industry that […]
Career Advice
What Does Betterment Look for in Developers?
Read on to see what Hayden looks for in candidates and his advice for students – including recent grad Jess Harrelson – hoping to work at Betterment.
Software Engineering
How to Know When You’re Ready to Apply to a Coding Bootcamp
It’s important to know that there’s a difference between when you’re ready to apply to a bootcamp and when you’re ready for day one of a bootcamp program. Read this guide to see if you're ready.