Flatiron School Blog
Artificial Intelligence
Hyperbolic Tangent Activation Function for Neural Networks
Activation functions play an important role in neural networks and deep learning algorithms. A common activation function is the hyperbolic tangent function, which is like the trigonometric tangent function, but defined using a hyperbola rather than a circle.
Career Advice
The Best-Paying Cybersecurity Careers in 2025
There are many cybersecurity career paths you can take. Here are our top picks for 2025 (and beyond) based on career growth and compensation.
Alumni Stories
Andrew Smit: Band Director to Software Engineer
"You have to trust the process. A little bit every day goes a long way, and before you know it, those little instances add up to something big."
Alumni Stories
Katie Behrmann: Educator to Engineer
“I was always excited at the end of my work day to solve coding challenges, build with code, and get creative.”
Alumni Stories
Juliet Day: Law to Data Science
“I’ve been here for over a year and I still love it and find it exciting every day. In some ways, it’s the law career I never had.”
Career Advice
How to Become a GRC Analyst
Learn how you can protect companies (without needing strong technical skills) in an exciting career as a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Analyst.
Announcements
Flatiron School Relaunches Lovelace and Ford Fellowships
We're thrilled to announce the relaunching of our fellowships to celebrate and empower underrepresented individuals in tech.