Flatiron School Blog
Alumni Stories
Amelia Freeman: From History Major to Software Engineer
"The days were long, and the work was challenging but I just continued to work and work. In the end, I felt very accomplished."
Alumni Stories
Troy Hendrickson: From Sales to Stats Auditor for the NBA
"I surprised myself with how much I enjoyed the learning process, Flatiron's values aligned perfectly with mine."
Diversity In Tech
Neurodiversity: A Hidden Asset in the Tech Industry
Neurodivergency is fairly common, with an estimated 15-20% of the population considered to be divergent. These individuals thrive in tech, and could be the industry's secret superpower.
Tech Trends
User Personas in UX Design: When Are They Useful?
Some designers view personas as a key tool for inspiring empathy for your users, while others argue that they’re overrated and unnecessary. What are some common problems with user personas, and how can designers ensure they’ve created one that’s useful?
Career Advice
GitHub Profile and Git Practices for Job Seekers
Stand out in your job search and interviews with a unique GitHub profile and industry-standard commit practices.
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 2024
There are many cybersecurity career paths you can take. Here are our top picks for 2024 (and beyond) based on career growth and compensation.