Flatiron School Blog

When you think of the “typical” programmer, which adjectives come to mind? Probably something along the lines of analytical, focused, methodical, logical, and mathematical—in other words, left-brain characteristics. You’re probably not thinking inventive, creative, adaptive, communicative, passionate, or curious. But maybe you should be. Programming is actually an awesome profession for those in the humanities—including […]

We’ve all heard that coding is a must-have skill for the future—but if you aren’t responsible for building your company’s website or other digital products, you may think that doesn’t mean you. But the truth is – learning a few coding tricks of the trade can be a huge benefit to anyone. If you’re a […]

The conflict in Syria has displaced millions. These refugees contend with hunger, homelessness, and extreme poverty—in the five years since the start of the Syrian crisis, Syrian refugees earned less than 40% of the average wage in Iraq, for instance. Additionally, access to education and professional development for millions has been disrupted. Through a partnership […]

This post, by Flatiron School alum Tiffany Peon, originally appeared on Quora. What are the most common types of projects for entry-level programmers?Many aspiring programmers, myself included, start learning to code because they know they want a career as a software engineer—but it’s not always clear what they’ll actually be doing and what projects they’ll […]

Did you know that 57% of bachelor’s degrees are earned by women, yet they only account for 18% of the computer science degrees issued? And startups with women leaders are more than two times as likely to be successful? Thanks to initiatives like the Kode With Klossy summer coding camp, young women across the country are getting […]

When you’re just starting out, the tech world can feel pretty intimidating. That’s why open Slack groups are so ideal for tech beginners: You can get career advice, coding help, and general support without ever leaving your chair. Even better? You’ll meet mentors and friends from all across the world—and I probably don’t need to […]